Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Del Monte Fresh Produce
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Purpose of Position:This position will oversee the management of
the Quality Assurance department and staff, and will develop,
implement and monitor company policies and procedures as related to
Food Safety, Food Security, and Quality Assurance programs.
Accountabilities: Continuously evaluate quality systems and submit
change recommendations to Corporate Research & Development (R &
D).
Oversee and implement safety programs (i.e. food safety, sanitation
programs, HACCP, GMPs and other programs).
Ensure the application and updates of the Food Safety & Food
Security Certification standards and procedures.Maintain compliance
of the sanitation program including daily sanitation of processing
room and equipment, pre-op sanitation check and operational
sanitation programs.
Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, training, delegation of duties,
disciplinary actions and annual reviews of the Quality Assurance
and Sanitation Departments.Ensure proper training of the Employees
on the required courses/ materials (Internally & Externally)
evaluating their development through theoretical & practical
training monitoring their progress through applicability in their
line of work.
Responsible for Quality & Food Safety Programs implemented in the
Denver Facility.Conduct Shelf Life studies on finished goods
whenever there is a change in the product to include change of
packaging, ingredients, etc...
Facilitate all internal, second, third and regulatory agency
auditing and facility inspections.Complete and submit corrective
actions to auditing entity and also corporate R & D.
Maintain compliance with company and customer finished product
specs, special handling procedures, and production monitoring
programs. Review & analyze QA & KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
studying closely key trends and devise a plan for improvement by
benchmarking the figures.Investigate customer complaints and find
out discrepancies, analyze quality complaints & adopt CAPA
(Corrective and Preventive Action) by proper investigation
procedure.Implement site specific protocols and procedures,
referencing the Corporate Quality Systems Manual.
Interact with customers on product development and problem-solving
projects.
Manage the Finished Product Retain Evaluation Program, as well as
the microbiological finished product testing, and environmental
monitoring programs.
Prepare periodic reports for Corporate R & D Department.
Maintain open communication with all Managers and Corporate QA, to
ensure that finished product quality processes are maintained at
all times.
Interface with the General Manager/Operations/Maintenance Managers
for Quality Assurance issues, and establish Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP's), Standard Sanitation Operations (SSOP's) and
Preventive Maintenance programs. Liaison between internal
operations, sales and customers related to any food safety, quality
and food security inquires.
Coordinate and manage the Pest Control program, verification of
services, maps, applicator license, and chemical usage among
others.Special Projects as assigned.Minimum Skills Required:4-year
College Degree in Agriculture, Food Science or related subject or
equivalent work experience.
3-5 years previous work experience in similar position.
HACCP trained and/or certified training, and hands on skills in
microbiology.Certified Auditor in GFSI standards such as FSSC2000,
SQF, BRC, etc... Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word,
Excel and Outlook).Excellent communication skills. Ability to
multi-task.Risk Assessment skills.Crisis Management
Experience.***Please note: This position does not qualify for
relocation expenses.***
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DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H
Keywords: Del Monte Fresh Produce, Denver , Quality Assurance Manager, Executive , Aurora, Colorado
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