Quality Assurance Manager in Holton

Job Description

Gpac is currently working with a food manufacturer in northern Kentucky who is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. Business is booming and the company is going through rapid growth! They are recession-proof and have emerged stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, with two facilities already running 24/7 across 3 shifts,  and a third on the way. Employees are well-rewarded for their efforts, and it's a fun, team-oriented place to work, complete with free lunch on Mondays!

*Candidates for this position must have strong USDA background, with experience in either meat processing or RTE environments*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement QA policies, procedures, and directives to ensure compliance with company, customer, and government expectations, providing feedback and follow-up for corrective action.
• Participate in customer audits and annual SQF audits as needed.
• Conduct pre-shipment reviews, CCPs, validation studies, and report deficiencies for GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs.
• Direct inspection and sampling activities to maintain continuous control over materials, facilities, and products, including specification inspections, temperature, and weight checks.
• Identify and resolve problems promptly; skillfully gather and analyze information; develop alternative solutions; and work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and Sanitation Manager to ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Computer skills, analytical, equipment and food-processing equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control processes related to the food-processing industry.
• Knowledge of quality process control and HACCP, SSOP and SOP.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards.
• Self-starter, motivator, goal-oriented and a strategic thinker 
• Good organizational and communication skills both verbally and written 
• Previous experience in meat processing or RTE environment a must!

Relocation is provided and company is targeting 90k-110k base

If interested, APPLY today! You can also send your resume directly to Miranda at Miranda.hill@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.