The QA Manager/SQF Practitioner is responsible for quality assurance and food safety initiatives throughout the fulfillment center with a focus on implementation and maintenance of the SQF System. The QA Manager provides servant leadership to the Conyers Fulfillment Center. This position reports directly to the Director of Food Safety Manager/Quality Manager.

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

Provide system guidance for SQF systems, food safety plans, quality programs, including implementation, staff training and documentation
Provide facility food safety and quality leadership
Provide communication between food safety and operations which includes sanitation and working on special projects
Update SQF systems and food safety plans as requirements/rules and product lines and ingredient changes occur
Assist with annual SQF system and food safety plan reassessment
Assure programs, policies and procedures are compliant and kept current
Liaison to regulatory, customer, internal and 3rd party audits
Perform internal audits (Glass & Brittle Plastic, GMPs, Pest Control, Food Defense, Allergen Control, Label Verification, Receiving, etc.)
Maintain current library for all GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs; manage GMP training and refresher training
Responsible for implementation and oversight of all programs, SOPs, GMPs related to the food safety management system for their department

Required Skills And Experience

Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Meat Science OR 2 year degree (Associate Science)
1+ years' experience in a management or supervisory role in a food manufacturing and/or food distribution facility
Excellent knowledge of HACCP & HARPC and experience in implementation of Food Safety Management Plans
Knowledge of a recognized GFSI audit scheme (i.e. SQF, BRC, ISO)
Certification by recognized HACCP training provider required. (Meat, Poultry)
Working knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines for food manufacturing
PCQI certification
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Must have the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing with coworkers, regulatory officials, and plant management
Shows initiative and able to work as part of a team; communicates effectively
Excellent organization and decision-making skills
Must have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills And Experience

Fluency in Spanish both verbal and written
GFSI schema training desired (SQF, BRC, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen.
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to perform repetitive movements
Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview
Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO
Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

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