Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

C4217 – Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Employment Type: Full Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt The Quality Assurance Manager will provide strategic direction, leadership and ownership of the Food Safety and Quality programs. A self-motivated individual who possess and demonstrates characteristics that include a mindset of ownership and accountability. Cross-functional team leadership is a critical element of success and includes effective relationship development with Sanitation, Sales, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Finance, Customer Service, Logistics, Legal, and others departments across the organization. This position reports to Plant Manager with dotted line to Food Safety/Quality Systems Director. Role Description and Job Accountabilities: Qualifications: Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry Demonstrate the ability to solve problems Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally Available to travel to customer locations when necessary Interact with Operations teams, and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basis Communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Provide leadership in strategic planning and prioritization Possess the appropriate educational experience or job-related experience to perform the role Promote, embrace and celebrate, and champion diversity Ability to oversee the management and improvement of Quality Management Systems including documentation, control and adherence to all FDA and customer driven regulations Proven skill and ability to manage day to day quality with review of quality records, SPC compliance and provides direction for plant and product continuous improvement Insures that all aspects of HACCP/Food Safety plan development, documentation and control are in place Ability to develop, implement and control QA budget. Controls and manages the review of supplier issues with system to ensure rapid follow up on issues ...Job specific functions and deliverables... Bachelor of Science degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or biology related discipline Minimum 4-6 years of food manufacturing experience (USDA, Produce, etc.) Ready-To-Eat food manufacturing experience is desirable Six Sigma Certification Experience with FDA and/or USDA Rules and Regulations FSPCA certified Certified Internal Auditor CIP/Fluid Systems Certified GMP Audit Certified Micro Certified Sensory Certified *** Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. ***