The Quality Manager assists in documenting and executing the Company’s Quality Programs for two locations in collaboration with the Corporate Quality and Food Safety Director, the Lab/QC Supervisor, the Quality & Food Safety Coordinator and each site’s Plant Management for their effective execution in production operations. The Quality Manager communicates directly with customers to address documentation needs and product inquiries and concerns. Job Responsibilities + Develop new Quality program documentation and regularly audits existing Quality program documentation for continuous improvement; perform validation activities in support of new and existing programs, as needed. + Leads customer, regulatory, and supplier audits in collaboration with QFS Director. + Assists in developing and delivering educational materials for team member training in relation to Quality programs or corrective actions. + Participate in annual SQF Program validations and annual internal Q&FS management systems audit. + Oversee AGC Quality programs, specifically: + Annual Monitoring of Product Quality (Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Nutritional, Mycotoxins, etc.); + Annual testing proficiency (LPP) + Allergen Program: product matrix documentation, verification and validation testing; + GMP compliance; + Internal Inspections and associated corrective actions; + Risk Assessments, as needed; + Production document review and CCP/PC verifications; + Non-GMO; and + Kosher. + Provides QFS focused guidance when collaborating with other departments on various projects, including developing SOPs in collaboration with operations, lab, production planning, customer service, or other departments. + Manages customer-facing Quality Documentation such as Product Data Sheets and COAs + Audits for accuracy and updates when applicable + Responsible for Specification Management across different commodities and products with the goal of streamlining specifications for operations while satisfying customer concerns and requirements. + Creates and updates inventory items in ERP + Supports R&D efforts by developing and managing testing regimes for new or changed product quality; successfully accumulates meaningful data, analyzes, and reports results to management + Presents technical knowledge regarding Quality items to customers to support Operations and Sales teams when needed Qualifications + Bachelors of Science, Food Science, Chemistry or related field preferred + MUST have 2+ years' management experience + 5+ years of experience working in the food industry in quality and food safety program documentation & execution + Understanding of food regulations and Global Food Safety requirements + Required Certifications: HACCP and PCQI; SQF Practitioner, preferred + Excellent communication skills required + Proficiency with ERP systems, word processing, spreadsheets and report writing Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Woodland, Ca. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.