Quality Assurance Department Manager

DescriptionThe Quality Assurance Department Manager manages the quality and food safety of products manufactured at the Atlanta Fresh Kitchen. This includes answering customer questions and concerns about Publix products, and supervising a team of lab technicians. The Quality Assurance Department Manager reports to the Sr. Manager of Food Safety.Job Description:managing product safety and quality assurance programs at Atlanta Fresh Kitchen, this includesimplementing and managing the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) certification program in alignment to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)directing and developing food safety and quality management programs includingPreventive Controls for Human Foods (PCHF)Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs)Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Integrated Pest ManagementInternal Quality Auditing programsEnvironmental Monitoring andAllergen Control programsdeveloping and training Quality Assurance (QA) inspectors, laboratory technicians, sanitation associates and facility associates as pertaining to food safety and qualityacting as the facility's primary advocate during interactions with regulatory agencies, certification bodies and for conducting facility internal audits, this includesparticipating in announced and unannounced regulatory audits by GDA, Georgia Department of Agriculture or other regulatory bodies including one to five days of facility walkthroughs, records review, process evaluations and reporting results to facility and corporate managementpreparing for annual certification audits (SQF, kosher, etc.) including annual review of policy manuals including food safety plans, multiple days of on-site facility audit, records review, process evaluation and reporting results to facility and corporate managementproviding support to the Sr. Manager of Food Safety for Manufacturing and Distribution for special projects, Objective Advocate reporting and compliance activities related primarily to food safety and product quality andcommunicating with customers, CQA, Retail Business Units (RBUs) and Risk Management concerning complaints or questions about Publix manufactured products.Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.Year End BonusAs a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Science related course of study or equivalent experienceThree years of experience in a Manufacturing environment or equivalent experienceTwo years of leadership experience or equivalent experienceHACCP Basic TrainingAbility to obtain SQF Certified Practitioner within the first yearAbility to obtain GDA approved Preventive Controls Qualified Individual status within the first yearKnowledge or Federal and State Regulatory requirements specific to food safety and related areas (GDA Food Code, State Food Codes, Weights and Measures, Code of Federal Regulations) and the principles behind these requirements affecting retail, manufacturing, warehousing and distributionKnowledge of a retail supermarket, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution processes and programs impacting food safetyKnowledge of the interactions between Federal (GDA, CDC) and state agenciesKnowledge of food manufacturing practicesKnowledge of food microbiology and chemistryKnowledge of traceability in foodsCritical thinking skillsInterpersonal skillsAbility to demonstrate initiativeAbility to demonstrate visionLeadership and managerial skillsAbility to remain calm during crisis situationsAbility to multi-task and handle more than one priority at a timeCommunication skills in both written and verbal formatKnowledge of basic microbiologyBasic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePointAbility to travel, including overnight stays and travel by airWillingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet the needs of our support customers.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Science related course of study or equivalent experienceThree years of Publix Manufacturing management experienceSQF Certified PractitionerCertified Professional Food ManagerAdvanced HACCP TrainingSQF Certified ConsultantBenefits InformationEmployee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plans Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)