Director of Quality Assurance (Food Manufacturing)

**Tasty Brands LLC**is a well-established, fast growing national company with manufacturing plants(Tracco LLC and Total Packaging LLC)in Owensboro, Kentucky. We produce sandwiches and meals for our nation’s K12 students and other government programs with an additional focus on providing high volume items for selected Private Brand retail customers. We are committed to providing high quality products that are produced by associates who uphold the highest levels of food safety and best in class methods in the industry.

Position Overview

The Director of Quality Assurance will be responsible for managing the plant's Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs and ensuring compliance with company, customer and government procedures. This role will be inspecting and auditing the operation in all phases of quality performance (raw materials, production, packaging, distribution, HACCP, GMP’s, etc.)

The Director of Quality Assurance must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of food manufacturing, processes, and procedures, and thorough knowledge and understanding of microbiology and raw material programs to assess and make appropriate decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong ability to demonstrate leadership skills for building a strong department as well as supporting existing programs and creating new ones.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Carry out QC policies, procedures, and directives in the development of and compliance with company, customer, and government expectations while providing feedback and required follow up to ensure proper corrective action.
• Guide the plant's SQF certification program.
• Develop and maintain HACCP plan and train plant personnel on quality programs.
• Communicates to USDA regarding preoperational or operational inspections.
• Develop and maintain quality control systems/programs such as Pest Control, Self-Inspection, Supplier Management, Safety, Microbio Testing and Defense.
• Conduct pre-shipment review, CCP’s, validation studies, report on deficiencies for GMP’s, HACCP and SSOP’s.
• Perform microbiological tests on finished products, environmental and direct food contact surfaces.
• Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department.
• Direct inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Investigate and responds to Customer complaints. Implement changes (if necessary) and write corrective actions for complaints.
• Work with Plant manager and Sanitation manager to ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of facility, equipment, and grounds.
• Work with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased product, associated equipment and materials meet established quality standards.

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.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited College or university
• Five plus years of quality control experience; in a food-manufacturing environment
• HACCP Certified (preferred)
• SQF Certified (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Microsoft Excel
• Excellent Communication Skills