Quality Manager-Food - (Jackson, TN)

The QA Mgr. reports to the Plant Mgr. in a food processing plant with over 750 employees. Assignments include:* Develop and maintain plant quality system in compliance with corp. policies.* Leads the food safety, sanitation, technical services and lab services on all shifts.* Maintain a safe workplace at all times.* Ensures compliance to state, federal and local regulations.* Assures accurate testing, reporting and monitoring of product safety and quality.* Develop and facilitate internal audits to determine/assess compliance to SPC, HACCP, Quality Systems, formula control.* Lead development and implementation of plant GMP, hygiene and sanitation programs.* Ensures effective food safety and quality training for all employees.* Advises Plant mgmt. on quality trends within the process and recommends corrective action.* Prepares annual operating budget for the department.* Advises the Plant Mgr.