Quality Systems Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Quality Systems Manager— San Fernando Valley, CA The Quality Systems Manager will oversee the following areas: Manage and assume responsibility for all aspects of the QC Department, including department supplies, cleanliness and organization. Take responsibility for the quality of all products sold from facilities. Determine (and develop, if necessary) specifications, test methodology, process critical points, sampling protocols, sanitation procedures, etc., to ensure a controlled and consistent process. Risk analysis, verification and validation activities of Food Safety program, including review and creation of related documents to assure compliance with state and federal regulations Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Documentation Work closely with the Document Team to maintain, create, and review company policies and procedures and train employees on those documents as needed. Be familiar and involved with HACCP and HACCP test records, process control records, lab test data records, COAs from suppliers, finished product COAs issued to customers, computer storage and protection of QC records. Employee QC and GMP Training Lab and QC personnel training QC and GMP training cGMP/Food Safety Training for all applicable employees Allergenic handling training Sanitation Sanitation of plants and process equipment Pest control management Food Safety/HACCP Product Traceability & Recall/Market Withdrawals Hold Plan:  control of non-conforming or in-test material Allergen ingredients and allergen-containing finished products Chemical Control Foreign material detection and exclusion from products Corrective Actions, Preventive Actions and Continuous Improvements Environmental issues Crisis management Food defense and security Audits Prepare for and respond to internal, 3rd party, and regulatory agency audits. Conduct new supplier audits and approvals, troubleshooting the process. Conduct periodic GMP/sanitation audits of the facilities. Develop and assure the execution of related corrective-action plans for all audits. Supervise product labeling to comply with state and federal regulations. Participate in and supervise organoleptic testing. Assist with R & D projects, new product trial runs, and production scale-ups. Assist with selection of new plant equipment, installation and validation. Represent the company at professional societies, trade shows, and meetings with customer suppliers and regulatory agencies, etc. Take responsibility for investigating, resolving and reporting on customer complaints due to product quality issues; communicate with customers regarding same. Lead the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and the Food Safety Plan as outlined in the SQF Code. Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF Code; take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF Code. Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF Code. Job Requirements: BS or BA in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or other science discipline. Minimum of five years of experience in quality control management. SQF practitioner, or equivalent experience with SQF 2000 or other GFSI certification scheme. Physically able to move about in a production and lab environment. Must have visual acuity to evaluate sample appearance and use lab instruments. Must demonstrate taste and aroma sense acuity. Must have a valid Class C California Driver License, with a good driving record and automobile insurance limits that fulfill company requirements. Must report to any AFF facility according to company need, sometimes with same-day notice.  Apply Today!  Questions?  Call Justin at 714.971.0721 or email your resume to Justin.lynn@kellyscientific.com   Why Kelly®? With Kelly, you’ll have access to some of the world’s highest-regarded scientific organizations—providing you with opportunities to work on today’s most challenging, research-intensive, and relevant projects. Our connections can lead you to innovative scientific pursuits you’ll be proud to help advance. We work with 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and found opportunities for more than 11,000 scientific professionals last year. You pursued a career in science to fuel your quest for knowledge and your desire to make the world a better place. Let Kelly fuel your career—connect with us today. 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