Kosmos Agency - Sacramento, CA
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Sacramento, CA
Animal Production and Aquaculture
About the position
The Food Safety/QA Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing quality and food safety initiatives within a growing food company. This role ensures that all products meet food safety and quality standards from raw materials to finished goods. The manager will lead a team, manage audits, and develop quality assurance programs to maintain compliance and improve processes.
Responsibilities
- Establish, implement, and direct quality and food safety efforts.
- 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 the 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.
- Verify daily quality and production reports.
- Oversee CAPA program, monthly GMP/Glass audits, and annual internal audits.
- Determine KPIs on an ongoing basis.
- Participate in projects for continuous improvement and new product development.
- Handle all customer complaints and investigate follow-ups with customers in a timely manner.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
