QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER jobs in Fresno, CA

This position contributes successfully to our operations because you will:

• Approach work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Own and promote a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Microbiological testing as appropriate for raw materials, work in process, and finished products including: SPC, PI, TPC, Coliform, and Yeast/Mold.
• Ensure compliance with antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk.
• Sensory evaluation of products during and at end of Shelf-Life.
• Equipment pre-operational inspection including ATP swabbing.
• Air quality monitoring within the facility.
• Water quality monitoring within the facility for Coliform and TPC.
• Environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.
• Allergen testing of equipment and products where appropriate.
• Maintain proper inventory of all laboratory items and supplies. Order supplies as needed.
• Maintain all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories as appropriate for sampling and testing necessary
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
• Maintain laboratory as needed with regular cleaning.
• Must follow all proper Good Manufacturing Practices
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

To be a successful Quality Assurance Manager you will need:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a food laboratory environment (dairy/milk laboratory experience is preferred)
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or other related field
• Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practices
• Strong understanding of microbiology
• Experience with microbiological testing preferred
• Sensory experience (dairy products preferred)
• Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment as necessary.
• FDA Appendix N Antibiotic Trained
• HACCP
• Good Laboratory Practices including Aseptic Sampling Techniques Trained

Salary Range: $105,000- $120,000