QA Auditor

Position Summary:

Ensure that all audit records meet or exceed all regulatory and customer requirements.  Review and monitor all records pertaining to audits, i.e., HACCP, GMPs, metal detector, lot control, etc. Ensure that records to monitor incoming raw materials for Ventura Foods’ headquarters (HQ) and customer requirements, i.e., COAs, are maintained and on file. Keep Quality Assurance (QA) Manager abreast of any non-compliance issues. Conduct weekly and monthly GMP and food safety audits of facility. Calibrate audit requirements and training for operations managers/supervisors to comply with all critical customers’ requirements, and to ensure HQ QA policy compliance. Maintain audit documents for SQF certification and all other customer audits.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure HQ QA policy compliance to meet audit standards for regulatory and customer requirements. Responsible for assuring compliance with all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventative controls. Maintain accurate records of COAs, certificates of insurance, Kosher certification, label and packaging information  
• Audit food safety and HACCP programs and maintain accurate records for all audits. Maintain ingredient files for COAs,  Kosher, MSDS, and labels
• Establish and provide disposition of Hold products and/or ingredients
• Schedule and maintain schedule for microbiology lab coordinators and receivers. Monitor microbiology lab for supplies. Assist in testing as needed.  Schedule work areas as needed
•  Help coordinate training of plant personnel for GMP, SOP, HACCP, food security and allergens
• Audit production line checks for compliance.  Audit receivers for compliance to good warehousing practices of lot identification and trailer inspections
• Conduct monthly facility audits, and coordinate corrective action plant for each department's non-compliance
• Audit the records or files for specifications, COAs, food guaranty, insurance, allergens and labels to ensure annual updates and accuracy
• Prioritize and provide prompt solutions for production and/or customer related product issues    
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in auditing in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Must utilize time in an efficient manner and be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must possess a basic understanding of chemical analysis and testing
• Must possess a basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel computer-based programs
• Must possess an understanding of rudimentary algebraic equations and basic mathematical statistics
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in an extremely fast paced environment, meet aggressive deadlines and make effective decisions