Quality Assurance Manager

Reports to: [QA Manager / General Manager / VP Operations]

Works closely with: Quality Assurance, Operations, Procurement

Vigo Importing Company, a Tampa-based, multi-generational, family business and a leader in the food importing and distribution industry since 1947, is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsible for ensuring Food Safety plans are maintained; including HAACP, GMPs, supply chain verification, etc. Verifies food safety and quality processes through internal auditing, which ensures that establishment and regulatory standards are met. Reviews food safety/ quality reports and documents and confers with quality assurance, production, and management to document corrective actions. Liaison to customer and regulatory audits.

include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops reviews and maintains food safety HACCP/HARPC plans which includes identifying food safety hazards, preventive measures and establishing corrective actions.
• Reviews and implements Quality Control Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Procedures and provides effective guidance to employees and management.
• Reviews and verifies food safety reports, quality reports and procedures.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards
• Help Develop and Maintain ingredient and food safety records pertaining to new product development in conjunction with Product Development Manager
• Develop internally defined ingredient specifications for COA establishment, in conjunction with Product development Manager
• Manage supply chain preventive controls via supplier approval programs and quality assurance documentation per lot/shipment.
• In collaboration with the Quality Assurance Manager identifies company training needs and trains staff on topics including but limited to food safety, HACCP, allergen control, GMPs and proper food handling procedures.
• Develops and conducts internal audits which verify food safety and quality processes are in place and company and regulatory standards are met.
• Works with Office, Sales and Plant Manager to respond to customer complaints and inquiries.
• Conducts quality laboratory testing and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Maintain supplier relations in regards to ingredient management through various supplier portals.

• 5+yrs experience in Food Safety / Quality Control for food manufacturing.
• Bachelor of Science in related field.
• SQF Certified
• HACCP/PCQI Certified
• Data Processing:
  Word, Excel, Flow Chart