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Quality Assurance Manager - Renton, WA

Compass Group, North America • Renton, WA 98057 • Posted 15 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $90,000-$100,000/yr • Mid Level Manager

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The Quality Assurance Manager at Canteen is responsible for the development and maintenance of all QA programs, ensuring they meet USDA, FDA, and customer requirements. This role involves ensuring the quality and safety of supplied goods, with a strong focus on manufacturing, quality assurance, and understanding of FSMA. The manager will contribute to the organization's goals of operational excellence, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and market leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organization's goals.
  • Responsible for developing and on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plan.
  • Ensures all HACCP, GMP's, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met.
  • Manages Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross contact.
  • Manages the written recall program.
  • Ensures complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product while managing lot code tracking.
  • Ensures labeling programs is accurate in accordance with allergens, ingredients and nutritional information.
  • Oversees all food safety audits conducted by government and third party agencies.
  • Responds to customer safety and quality concerns as needed.

Qualifications

Required

  • At least 6 years of directly related experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety manufacturing role.
  • HACCP program development and FSMA knowledge.
  • HACCP certification, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) and GFSI auditor certification.
  • Strong understanding of required third party audit and GFSI audit scheme programs and standards.
  • Working knowledge of food processing and distribution regulations.
  • Experience developing and motivating personnel.
  • B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related curriculum and/or experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn various software and web-enabled programs.
  • Strong data management, reporting, and technical writing skills.

Preferred

  • Experienced in prepared foods manufacturing.
  • Track record of food safety/QA success in various focus areas (meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, distribution, proprietary/private-label product development and/or monitoring).

About Compass Group, North America

Compass Group North America is a leading foodservice and support services company catering to various industries and environments. They offer a wide range of products and services across their numerous subsidiary companies, focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences with fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced ingredients. With a commitment to customer service and operational excellence, Compass Group continues to set high standards in the foodservice industry.

Full Job Description

Canteen

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: yearly bonus

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Fresh & Ready Foods is a member of Canteen. Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth. YOU bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the opportunity and innovation. TOGETHER we'll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in MyOpportunity to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs, and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Click here (http://www.altogethergreat.com/wp-content/uploads/Professional-Management-QSG.pdf) to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for development and maintenance of all QA programs, meeting USDA, FDA and customer requirements and ensuring the quality and safety of supplied goods. Must have strong knowledge in Preventive Controls for Human Food. A strong background in manufacturing, quality assurance and strong understand of FSMA is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Contributes to development and execution of product food safety and quality programs to support the organization's goals of operational excellence, customer/client satisfaction, financial performance, market leadership, and preferred employer.

+ Responsible for developing and on-going maintenance of the Food Safety Plan. Must be able to identify deficiencies and implement new strategies.

+ Ensures all HACCP, GMP's, sanitation preventive controls, supply chain preventive controls and all other prerequisite food safety standards are met according to USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA and corporate requirements.

+ Must have extensive knowledge of the facilities process flow and engage personnel in all areas of food safety and quality within the flow.

+ Manages Allergen Preventive Controls Program ensuring accurate allergen labeling on finished food products and prevention of allergen cross contact.

+ Manages the written recall program.

+ Ensures complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product while managing lot code tracking.

+ Ensures labeling programs is accurate in accordance with allergens, ingredients and nutritional information.

+ Oversees all food safety audits conducted by government and third party agencies.

+ Responds to customer safety and quality concerns as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ At least 6 years of directly related experience required in Quality Assurance and Food Safety manufacturing role.

+ Experienced in prepared foods manufacturing a plus.

+ HACCP program development and FSMA is a must.

+ HACCP certification, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) and GFSI auditor certification a must.

+ Strong understanding of required third party audit and GFSI audit scheme programs and standards.

+ Working knowledge of food processing and distribution regulations, i.e. FDA and USDA/FSIS, and industry practice.

+ Experience developing and motivating personnel.

+ Track record of food safety/QA success in any of the following focus areas a plus: meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, distribution, proprietary/private-label product development and/or monitoring.

+ B.S. degree in food technology, food science, or related curriculum and/or experience required.

+ Ability to function effectively within a fast-paced, diverse and evolving corporate culture is necessary.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn various software and web-enabled programs.

+ Must be a strong, persuasive communicator and coach, with the ability to relate to other professionals, peers, and field operators, both technical and non-technical.

+ Strong data management, reporting, and technical writing skills.

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh & Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1346551

Canteen

Jacinda Moore