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Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to oversee quality assurance processes for their third-party food manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and managing allergen risks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry, with a focus on allergen management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA).
• Experience conducting audits and inspections of food manufacturing facilities.
• Certification in allergen management or food safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs and procedures for third-party manufacturers of Blue Diamond growers products.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Manage allergen control programs, including risk assessments, labeling, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train and educate staff on allergen management and food safety protocols.
• Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA, and other relevant authorities.

Other

• This role will be based on-site in Elgin, Illinois and requires 25% travel to other third-party manufacturers as well as Blue Diamond’s corporate office in Sacramento, CA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.