The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all food safety, quality assurance, laboratory oversight, and regulatory compliance activities at a orange juice processing facility.
This role ensures compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 117), Juice HACCP (21 CFR 120), USDA Organic (NOP), Kosher certification requirements, and applicable state regulations.
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The Quality Manager serves as the site's Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and has the authority to stop production or prevent product release when food safety risks are identified.
Responsibilities:
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Serve as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
- Maintain and oversee the Food Safety Plan in compliance with 21 CFR 117.
- Maintain and reassess Juice HACCP Plan per 21 CFR 120, including validation of 5-log pathogen reduction.
- Lead FDA inspections and manage regulatory communications.
- Serve as primary contact for USDA Organic and Kosher certifying bodies.
- Oversee food defense and food fraud prevention programs.
Quality Management System (QMS)
- Maintain and continuously improve the site Quality Management System.
- Develop and enforce SOPs, SSOPs, and quality procedures.
- Lead annual Management Review process.
- Track and report quality KPIs.
- Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
Laboratory & Production Quality Oversight
- Oversee microbiological and analytical testing programs.
- Ensure effective environmental monitoring and sanitation verification.
- Approve product release documentation and Certificates of Analysis.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Audit & Certification Management
- Lead internal and external audits.
- Maintain compliance with USDA Organic and Kosher certifications.
- Conduct annual mock recall and traceability exercises.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the QC Supervisor, Lab Technician, and QC Technicians.
- Promote a strong food safety and quality culture.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production and Operations.
Authority
- Authority to stop production due to food safety risk.
- Authority to place product on hold and approve or reject product release.
- Authority to represent the facility during regulatory inspections.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
See Below
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.
PCQI certification required.
HACCP certification required (Juice HACCP preferred).
Minimum 5-7 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.
Minimum 3 years in a quality leadership role.
Experience leading FDA inspections required.
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