Quality Assurance Manager at The Judge Group Inc. in SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington

Job Description:

Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually

Description:

Quality Control Manager


Job Summary



Oversee and manage all Quality and Regulatory operations, providing supervision and guidance to QC Technicians.

Key Responsibilities

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  Supervision: Lead and direct Quality Control staff.
  
  


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  SQF Practitioner: Develop, implement, oversee, and continuously improve the SQF 2000 program for Food Safety and Food Quality.
  
  


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  Compliance Monitoring: Ensure products and processes meet government, customer, and company standards.
  
  


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  Laboratory Management: Maintain laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents, and supplies for production and quality control.
  
  


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  Laboratory Analysis: Analyze juice products and raw materials for microbiological, chemical, physical, and organoleptic integrity.
  
  


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  Finished Product Analysis: Control and ensure finished products meet specified microbiological, chemical, physical, and organoleptic requirements.
  
  


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  Sample Management: Maintain sample inventory for shelf life determination and customer shipment.
  
  


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  Reporting: Provide completed laboratory reports to customers as required.
  
  


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  Record Keeping: Maintain laboratory records in accordance with federal or state regulations (21 CFR Part 110).
  
  


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  Production Monitoring: Review HTST pasteurization charts and advise on deficiencies.
  
  


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  Operations Support: Assist Operations Quality Control in addressing product or process issues.
  
  


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  Program Leadership: Lead monthly GMP self-audits and maintain the pest control program.
  
  


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  Special Assignments: Undertake assignments as requested by the Vice President of Operations.
  
  


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  Backup: Serve as a backup for the Vice President of Operations, Quality Control Lead Technician, and all QC Technician positions.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly sterility reports.
  
  


• Respond to product quality or foreign object complaints.
  
  


• Act as HACCP program leader and document reviewer.
  
  


• Organize flavor test panels and report findings.
  
  


• Prepare product formula sheets.
  
  


• Prepare documentation for audits and act as audit guide during audits.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field with 1-2 years of Quality Control or laboratory experience in progressive leadership roles.
  
  


• Basic PC knowledge and proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
  
  


• Knowledge of government regulations related to food processing, packaging, and labeling preferred.
  
  


• Understanding of QC and food safety principles, including adherence to specifications and regulations, food sanitation, pest control, and HACCP.
  
  


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue resolution skills.
  
  


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

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