Primal Pet Group
Quality Assurance Manager
Arlington, WA - Full Time
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Pet Team!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Pet Team!
SUMMARY
QA Manager oversees the day-to-day functions of Quality Department. This position will provide leadership to ensure an efficient and compliant Quality assurance function. This position will report to the R&D Director and will oversee the QA Supervisor and QA Associates. Relevant skills and experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Implement and manage all necessary food safety programs as required by company policy and applicable regulations.
- Manage company product quality program to maintain product consistency throughout the product cycle.
- Manage department staff, acting as coach and mentor and ensuring employee loyalty and retention.
- Keep the lab log updated. Prepare and send samples to third party lab when needed.
- Prepare sales sample orders.
- Perform monthly facility audits.
- Assist reviewing and updating QA programs.
- Prepare, review, and update QA SOPs.
- Train employees on GMP, HACCP, food defense, sanitation, etc.
- Assist preparing drying cycles in conjunction with production team.
- Review and sign HACCP logs, traceability forms, SSOPs logs, and QA Associates paperwork at regular intervals.
- Communicate and interface with production, sales and customer service on all quality issues.
- Implement and Supervise the Company’s QA annual training programs.
- Assist R&D Director on delegated tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant education in food science, Animal Science or equivalent combination of job experience and education is required.
- Experiences in pet food industry and food safety programs is preferred.
- Experience managing a team.
- Knowledge of sanitation, CGMP, personal hygiene, allergen control, recall and traceability, and SSOP’s.
- Managerial experience and capability required. Strong mentoring skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication to all levels of organization.
- Ability to align duties and daily execution to established company goals.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Team-focused mentality.
Why join the Primal Pack?
Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
- 401k with Company match up to 4%
- Paid vacation and sick hours.
- Paid company holidays, 8 per year.
- Low-cost medical insurance
- Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
- Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!
Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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