Quality Assurance Manager (Grocery Plant) Merced, CA
Apply NowCompany: Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Location: Merced, CA 95340
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Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
What you will be doing
Are you dedicated to ensuring quality and safety in every bowl? Join us as the QA Manager at our soup production facility! In this vital role, you will oversee all quality assurance processes to ensure that every batch meets our rigorous standards for taste, safety, and consistency. If you have a passion for quality and an eye for detail, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply now and help us deliver the comforting, delicious soups our customers love!
As the QA Manager at our soup production facility, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll lead a team of QA professionals in conducting regular inspections, audits, and product testing to uphold our quality benchmarks. Your role will involve collaborating closely with production teams to address quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining accurate documentation. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the integrity and quality of our diverse soup offerings.
Main responsibilities
o Quality Assurance Leadership: Oversee all aspects of quality assurance, developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
o Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
o Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality control measures and conduct regular inspections to maintain high product standards.
o Process Improvement: Conduct audits and collaborate with departments to identify and implement process improvements.
o Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation and records of quality control procedures and outcomes.
o Supplier Management: Ensure high-quality standards for incoming materials through supplier audits and collaboration with procurement.
o Training and Development: Provide training on quality control procedures and updates on regulatory changes to production staff.
o Customer Satisfaction: Address quality concerns and implement corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction.
o Non-Conformance Resolution: Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality non-conformances and deviations.
o Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaborate with R&D to ensure new products meet quality standards.
What we are searching for
o Three (3) or more years of leadership experience in a production environment.
o Two (2) or more years working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience
o Four-year college degree in Food Science, Biological science, Chemistry, or a related field.
o Certification in HACCP Principles and Preventive Controls for Human Food
o Strong production background - the ability to turn data into action.
o Ability to manage and develop employees.
o Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
o Strong skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, - and PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
Quality Assurance Manager
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
What you will be doing
Are you dedicated to ensuring quality and safety in every bowl? Join us as the QA Manager at our soup production facility! In this vital role, you will oversee all quality assurance processes to ensure that every batch meets our rigorous standards for taste, safety, and consistency. If you have a passion for quality and an eye for detail, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply now and help us deliver the comforting, delicious soups our customers love!
As the QA Manager at our soup production facility, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll lead a team of QA professionals in conducting regular inspections, audits, and product testing to uphold our quality benchmarks. Your role will involve collaborating closely with production teams to address quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining accurate documentation. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the integrity and quality of our diverse soup offerings.
Main responsibilities
o Quality Assurance Leadership: Oversee all aspects of quality assurance, developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
o Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
o Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality control measures and conduct regular inspections to maintain high product standards.
o Process Improvement: Conduct audits and collaborate with departments to identify and implement process improvements.
o Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation and records of quality control procedures and outcomes.
o Supplier Management: Ensure high-quality standards for incoming materials through supplier audits and collaboration with procurement.
o Training and Development: Provide training on quality control procedures and updates on regulatory changes to production staff.
o Customer Satisfaction: Address quality concerns and implement corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction.
o Non-Conformance Resolution: Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality non-conformances and deviations.
o Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaborate with R&D to ensure new products meet quality standards.
What we are searching for
o Three (3) or more years of leadership experience in a production environment.
o Two (2) or more years working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience
o Four-year college degree in Food Science, Biological science, Chemistry, or a related field.
o Certification in HACCP Principles and Preventive Controls for Human Food
o Strong production background - the ability to turn data into action.
o Ability to manage and develop employees.
o Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
o Strong skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, - and PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.