Our client is one of the leading processors of fish in the United States. They are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to manage the Quality Assurance Department for their Brooklyn, NY processing plant.

Responsibilities 

Manages and supervises production lines, personnel, and facility issues.

Responsible for ensuring employee productivity, facility safety, and maintenance activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors.

Directly supervise, train, and evaluate Production Supervisors and line personnel.

Responsible for executing the production schedules.

Monitors, exceeds, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.

Monitors and reduces costs within the department.

Observes and enforces safety, GMP, and allergen programs and attends appropriate training sessions.

Must actively participate and lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

Additional responsibilities: managing work orders, communication with scheduling, and problem solving.

Additional responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements  

• Must have at least 3 years of QA managerial experience

• Must have experience working within a USDA facility (fish or meat products). 

• Must have good computer skills including: MS Word, Excel, Publisher, & PowerPoint.

• Proficient knowledge of quality assurance and food safety standards, including third party standards such as BRC, SQF, and ISO.

• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must pay meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate diverse groups.

• Ability to be flexible and work and communicate well with others.

• Ability to spend 80% of time on plant environment.

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization.

• Spanish a plus.

In return, they can offer a competitive salary along with good benefits. Company prefers applicants from the Northeast region. Relocation assistance is available. Send resume to -jobs@foodemployment.com or call 815-623-3600.