QA Director
Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, a family-owned company established over 75 years and specialized in the processing and marketing of veal, beef, and lamb products, is looking for a QA Director
Our Commitment:
At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.
The QA Director is responsible for, and has the authority over, the development, implementation, review, and ongoing maintenance of the SQF System, including both the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan. The back-up for the role will be the COO.
Duties
Duties
- Must take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF System.
- Must communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
- Must work as the leader in bringing information on new government regulations, new customers’ requirements and new regulatory standards to be developed and implemented by the team.
- Must enforce the USDA regulations and requirements from other countries when product is exported.
- Must keep up to date and function the HACCP-SQF system and prerequisite programs.
- Coordinate all audits internal, 3rd Party, 2nd Party, customer and audits of the facility performed by other countries or by customers.
- Mock Recall/Food Defense/Traceback Coordinator.
- Responsible for label and nutritional information for all new products.
- Oversees contracted sanitation.
- Oversee food safety and quality related training for all employee’s hygiene (new employees, annual and reinforcement).
- Manage customer complaints relating to food safety and quality.
- Do verifications for HACCP-SQF system (on site verification, records verification, recurrence evaluation).
- Make corrections on HACCP-SQF system and emit corrective action report following various audits.
- When regulations change, be sure all corrections are done for all control and verification affected by changes.
- Annually, verify and update all programs of HACCP-SQF system.
- Make microbiological analysis on product to determine shelf life and prepare report on findings.
- Be sure products label conform to regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that the company manufactures product that is safe and adheres to quality specifications and food safety set by the company, customers and regulatory bodies
- SQF Practitioner.
- Other related duties.
Qualifications
- Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership experience with a high-functioning, fast-paced team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly while maintaining a high priority to the safety of our workforce.
- Implementation and maintenance of HACCP based food safety plans and food quality plans.
- Understanding of SQF and the requirements of maintaining the SQF system.
Education / Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
- HACCP Certification.
- Formal training in Internal Auditing
- Certified SQF Practitioner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Datahex systems.
Related Experience/Requirements
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, regulatory requirements USDA, and applicable state and federal food safety regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to: stand, walk, step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and work in a cold refrigerated environment
Full time: $130,000-$140,000
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Full time: $130,000-$140,000
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Excellent Benefits
Competitive Wages
401k with Employer Match
Medical Coverage & Prescription Plan
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
401k with Employer Match
Medical Coverage & Prescription Plan
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement