Quality Assurance Manager

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.
Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, KOHO, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.   
We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.
That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!
The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for managing QA programs and activities for the Hawaiian Host Honolulu processing plant to ensure compliance with Company policies, food safety standards, government regulations (FDA, FSMA), and industry best practices including BRC, GMP and HACCP. Assures excellence in food product quality, food safety, and legality throughout the manufacturing process. Leads teams towards continuous product and process improvement initiatives. Shares responsibility with the Plant Management in maintaining the efficiency and profitability of the Company by reducing waste; oversees food safety and quality inspections, maintains the quality of products using documented processes, and prepares quality data and records to a recognized standard including training of staff for audit and development purposes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (EXECUTION & IMPLEMENTATION):

• Directs the activities of the plant Quality Assurance Department in the effective and efficient execution of their functional responsibilities. 
• Ensures compliance with all food safety and quality programs, including BRC, GMP, HACCP, and all other prerequisite programs. 
• Collaborates with Senior Management to develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) System, including policies, programs, procedures, BRC, HACCP, FSMA, etc. 
• Maintains FSQ Program and Manual. Reviews and updates QA documents and production records. Creates, revises, and manages BRC, HACCP Plans, SOP, SSOP, and other policies. 
• Conducts manufacturing facility audits, as directed by Senior Management to ensure regulatory, customer, and internal compliance. Serves as lead during inspections by regulatory and governmental agencies as it relates to food safety. 
• Oversees proper documentation from all co-manufacturers and raw material suppliers to ensure compliance with the Company vendor approval program. 
• Administers ‘QA Hold’ Program. Ensures proper execution of product or raw material final disposition. Resolves products and raw materials that are out of specification.
• Leads preventive programs, process optimization efforts, problem solving and troubleshooting efforts for resolution of incidents.
• Responsible for maintaining plant Recall and Food Defense Program.
• Leads and coordinates quality related activities associated with new product, equipment, and processes.  
• Collaborates with management to improve employee safety culture with an annual goal of 0% incidents.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (LEADERSHIP, COACHING, & DEVELOPMENT):

• Directs the activities of the QA Departments in the effective and efficient execution of their functional responsibilities and accountabilities. Ensures all Pre-Requisite Programs are implemented, monitored, documented, and verified. Leads plant regulatory compliance efforts and requirements.
• Assists the product and process continuous improvement team.
• Assists in developing training programs that support the Company’s objectives as it relates to quality, food safety, legality, food defense, and sanitation.
• Attends conferences and workshops for knowledge accumulation and disseminates information for training purposes.
• Leads execution of training programs to QA/Production staff.
• Oversees performance and development of QA staff. 
• Assists in hiring, leading, and motivating teams to achieve goals,