Quality Assurance Director - Juice Concentrate
New Level Resources
- Bakersfield, CA
- $100,000-145,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Bakersfield, CASchedule: Monday – FridayCompensation: $100,000-$145,000/yr - Dependent on experienceRoyal Wine offers a dynamic and inspiring environment where tradition and passion come together to create exceptional juices that honor our rich heritage while embracing innovation. We are in search of a dedicated and proficient Quality Assurance Manager to become an integral part of our team. As a key player, this role ensures our juices meet the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance, upholding our commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about quality and ready to embrace a dynamic and inspiring environment, we invite you to contribute your expertise to our legacy.Juice and Juice Concentrate experience a MUST. Facility produces Kosher Grape Juice.What You’ll Do:
- Evaluate production operations to ensure products meet quality and functionality standards.
- Develop a system for tracking quality issues and implement corrective measures.
- Establish standards for finished product disposition and enforce evaluation tests.
- Maintain processing instructions for product quality and safety, including allergen management.
- Inspect incoming ingredients, trailers, bulk shipments, and pallets for quality and safety.
- Set quality standards and develop enforcement programs.
- Monitor product recall, crisis management, document control, and food security.
- Verify ingredient purchases from approved suppliers.
- Maintain files for Letters of Guarantee, Specifications, and Certificates of Analysis.
- Supervise Quality staff and support staff Sanitation.
- Oversee employee training on HACCP, allergen control, GMP, and food security.
- Ensure FDA, GMP, USDA, and SQF compliance and lead yearly reviews.
- Supervise Kosher and Organic compliance.
- Review and approve labeling for finished product labels, packaging, and nutritional information.
- Maintain and verify the HACCP program and product/environmental microbiological testing.
- Manage ingredient specification and testing programs.
- Implement and maintain Food Safety and Plant Safety Programs.
- Lead HACCP/Food Safety, Food Defense, and internal auditing teams.
- Collaborate with production to maintain ingredient specifications and reduce waste.
- Monitor effectiveness of contracted pest control companies.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).
- Five (5) to Ten (10) or more years of food industry experience (supervisory experience preferred).
- HACCP Certification (required, can be obtained on the job).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of food safety principles.
- Ability to supervise staff and enforce safety and GMP rules.
- Customer service skills for effective collaboration across all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Profit Sharing plan
- 100% employer premium coverage on Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- 10 days of Paid Time Off
- Observance of all Jewish Holidays
- Employee Discount Program