Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Manager (1123)

Perricone Farms, a leading premium craft citrus juice supplier located in Beaumont, California.  We’re seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join our team.  The QA Supervisor will uphold our standards of product quality excellence.  This dynamic role that provides long-term, stable employment along with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to health, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Program Development & Management

• Design, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FDA, HACCP, and FSMA standards.
• Oversee the development and management of quality programs to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained in good standing with local, state, and federal agencies.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise and mentor quality assurance team members.
• Conduct training needs analyses and coordinate the implementation of specific training and development programs for management, staff, and operators.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Lead internal and external audits to verify adherence to certification standards, regulatory requirements, product, and process specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety programs, including HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standards.

Continuous Improvement & Corrective Actions

• Analyze data and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistent application of quality standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain documentation on quality processes and procedures.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing regulatory and compliance data and trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field preferred or High School Diploma / GED required with minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the Food Industry.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry.
• Knowledge of cGMP, SSOPs, Organic, Non-GMO, HACCP, and GFSI standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment.
• Ability to problem solve independently but escalate when necessary.
• Bilingual would be a plus, but not a requirement.
• Ability to work hours outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Environment:

This position will primarily involve working in production areas with limited office time.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.