Quality Manager at Kosmos in Modesto, CA

Growing Food Company in the Turlock, California area has a need for a QA Manager. It is a direct hire opening with a full benefits package.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for establishing, implementing, and directing quality and food safety efforts to ensure that products from raw materials into finished goods and products conform to food safety and quality standards. Lead and support the achievement of plant operations food safety and quality goals.

• Manage QC technicians and QC microbiological and testing laboratories.
• Update and maintain quality manual; prepare and host annual GFSI audit, customer and third party supplier audits.
• Prepare and host senior management meetings,
• Develop standard methods for microbiological and other laboratory analyses and records.
• Create and manage HACCP and Food Safety Plan programs.
• Document quality information and prepare reports.
• Produce certificates of analysis, traceability, and recall programs.
• Daily quality and production report verifications.
• Oversee CAPA program, monthly GMP/Glass audits and annual internal audits.
• Determine KPI on ongoing basis.
• Participate on projects for continuous improvement and new product development.
• Responsible of all customer complaints and investigating and utilizing follow-ups with customers in a timely manner.

Education and Requirements:

· 2+ years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.