QA Manager

Description

Description

Join Portco Packaging in creating an opportunity to THRIVE together!

The QA Manager is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of processes and procedures that directly relate to maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to SQF Food Safety and Quality System Elements.

Team innovations to encourage personal growth, professional development, and fun!

Hands-on training provided to kick start your career!

Relationships, rewards, and recognition!

Inspirational core values of Integrity, Engagement, Accountability and Compassion!

Vital benefits to keep you healthy and enjoying a good work-life balance!

Endless potential for growth!

Are you ready to THRIVE together? If so, Portco Packaging has a great opportunity for you!

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This is a full-time on-site position located in Toppenish, WA. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 7 paid holidays (after 90 days of service), and generous PTO accruals from day one!

Requirements

 Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to): 

• Evaluate, audit, maintain, and monitor all site programs, procedures, practices, and policies that ensure safe practices, SQF (Safe Quality Food) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards;
• Train production employees on SQF, Quality, Compliance, and GMP standards;
• Ensure accurate record keeping related to local, state, federal, and SQF requirements;
• Manage Red Tag (Hold and Release) Program;
• Manage Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans, Sanitation, and Chemical Control Programs
• Cross-train and collaborate with Woodland SQF Practitioner to ensure consistency between the plants
• Oversight of food safety validation and verification for the site's Product Development and Realization Program;
• Job Approval and quality checks during production, as required by SOP and customer requirements;

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively;
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate, and train employees;
• Proficient math skills;
• Able to detect minute visual differences (color, etc.);
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines;
• Ability to be detail orientated;
• Understand and use basic office equipment and programs;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures.

Location: 

• Toppenish Facility

Work Environment: 

• Warehouse environment. Minimal temperature control. Office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, twist;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Gross and fine motor skills;
• Be exposed to changes in temperature;
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel as needed

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred
• HACCP trained and certified;
• 2-5 years of experience in quality and safe food production or related field;
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred
• SQF Certification preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams preferred.

We are hiring now! Are you ready to THRIVE? Are you ready for a career? To be part of a community? To live and work with a focus on integrity, engagement, accountability, and compassion?

If you said yes – apply today! Still not sure? Learn more about Portco Packaging and other opportunities at portco.com/careers.

Please note: Portco Packaging will never request any sensitive information during the initial stages of our hiring process. Please be cautious if you encounter any requests for such information early on.

Portco Packaging participates in E-Verify. If hired, Portco Packaging will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.