Quality Assurance Manager

Company Description

Gills Onions, founded in 1983, is a family-owned onion grower and operates one of the largest and most sustainable fresh-cut onion processing plants in the world.

With a dedication to delivering the highest-quality, fresh-cut onion products, Gills Onions focuses on maintaining trust, fairness, and respect in every aspect of their business.

They strive for operational efficiency to ensure the sustainability of their environment and their business. Gills Onions is committed to innovation, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship in the fresh produce industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Quality Assurance Manager at Gills Onions in Oxnard, CA. The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to ensuring the quality and safety of fresh-cut onion products.

This includes implementing and maintaining quality control systems, conducting inspections and audits, analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage food safety and QA programs to ensure FDA / FSMA compliance
• Facility regulatory and customer requested audits; serve as the SQF practitioner
• Act as the recall co-coordinator; perform routine mock recall scenarios
• Design, implement, and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection (HACCP, SOPs and GMPs)
• Manage finished product testing and Hold and Release program
• Review and maintain supplier approval documentation
• Maintain data in customer quality portals (Food Log IQ, Azzule, etc.)
• Present training programs including GMP, HACCP, and food safety training
• Perform risk assessments for packaging, chemicals and raw materials used
• Manage customer complaints and identify and implement corrective actions
• Motivate, lead and direct the microbiology and QA departments
• Lead internal audits to ensure regulatory, customer and corporate policy conformance
• Create and implement finished product specifications in accordance with customer needs and requirements

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Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices
• Experience with implementing and maintaining quality control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and certifications
• Experience in the fresh produce or food processing industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends when necessary
7 days ago