Echo Lake Foods is a growing organization, seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. This position requires a knowledgeable and professional individual who works well with all types of employees.

Responsibilities Include:

· Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs.

· Formulate or make changes to quality assurance policies and control quality of production efforts.

· Take part in audits and inspection.

· Holds team leaders and employees accountable for Good Manufacturing Practices.

· Ensures all products are sampled according to company policies.

· Responsible for regulatory scheduled inspections.

· Determine plant compliance with established sanitation regulations.

· Conduct plant audits.

· Develop and execute continuous improvement projects to grow quality focus among personnel.

· Create & Coordinate corrective & preventive action plans when necessary.

Experience and Education:

· Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.

· Knowledge of USDA regulations

· Knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP’s

· Experienced in HACCP, SQF, and QA procedures.

· Must have HACCP & FSMA PCQI certification

· Knowledge and experience of sanitation processes.

· Experience with directing and/or managing quality within a food manufacturing facility

· Experience or knowledge of microbiological analysis of food products is a plus.

*THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL TO ALL 4 PLANTS*

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.