Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.
We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Manger who will oversee all Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions within our Florida facility
Main Duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of the Quality Assurance department.
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the department
- Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare product specifications and formulations. Report findings
- Receive and process customers’ quality complaints and provide feedback after coordination with the respective departmental managers and plant manager.
- Develop and generate KPI reports for Management and Operations
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve product quality
- Participate in the development and inspection of technical projects
- Coordinate with department Manages for preparation of plant audits performed by governmental and private regulatory bodies
- Develop and maintain QA reporting and documentation systems
- Recommend hiring, promotion or termination of quality employees
- Ability to multi-task, with the personality to operate in a lean, conservative mid sized entrepreneur environment, wherein the individual will lead, manager and participate.
Required Education & Experience:
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Food Sciences, Chemistry or related scientific discipline
- Several years of experience as a QA Manager in the food manufacturing industry (preferably with the snack food industry)
Required Skills
- Excellent written, verbal communication and listening skills
- Good judgement skills, willingness and ability to mentor direct reports
- Excellent leadership spirit, with a roll up the sleeves attitude
- Good organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to function in a fast-paced production entrepreneurial environment
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook…)
If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to the HR Department at HR@superpufft.com. Please include QA Manager in the subject line. While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
