Job Summary
Ferrara is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Manager to lead our plant facility in delivering the highest standards of quality and food safety. This role requires strong leadership, direction, and oversight skills to ensure compliance with Ferrara policies, procedures, and practices.
Main Responsibilities
* Manages and trains direct quality staff
* Creates and manages QA/Food Safety technical and compliance system
* Ensures implementation and continuity of all key traceability, inspection, program management, vendor management, and microbial program metrics
* Manages lot traceability of raw materials
* Mitigates risk associated with cross-contamination between production runs
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or other relevant degree
* 5 plus years of relevant industry experience within food or pharmaceutical industry
* Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
* Team builder with ability to coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members
* HAACP Certification preferred
* FSSC Lead Auditor training preferred
About Ferrara
Ferrara is a leading manufacturer of sugar confections, with a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands. We are committed to innovation, diversity, and equality, and offer comprehensive benefits to enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).