Quality Control Manager

sacramento, ca

NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be fluent in English and Spanish

1. Job Title:   Rä Foods is seeking experienced "hands on" Quality (QC) personnel to join our unique and dynamic produce company: https://www.wildaboutsprouts.com/

Bilingual candidates (Spanish & English are essential).  As QC manager(s), you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, product quality, and overall performance within the organization. Your expertise in process improvement methodologies and quality management will be instrumental in driving excellence across all aspects of our innovative produce operations.

2. Company Overview:  Rä Foods brings great tasting, highly functional foods to market through research, innovation and unrelenting vigilance.  It’s that commitment that inspired us to invent a revolutionary and safe growing process for sprouts, one of nature’s most potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory nutritional sources.  Created as a safe and trustworthy solution to previous pathogen issues associated with the category, Wild About Sprouts (a wholly owned subsidiary or Rä Foods) is a highly successful Controlled Environment Agriculture ( #CEA ) business disrupting the sprouts industry, providing the next generation of highly functional, great tasting sprouts. Using patented COLD GROWN® technology and available in six varieties, these amazing “super veggies” contain specific concentrated phytonutrients, scientifically proven to be of great benefit in preventing and fighting disease.  Our Continuous Improvement & Quality Manager will be a key team member for both management, discovery and innovation.

3. Job Summary/Objective:  The Food Safety & Quality Assurance personnel are responsible for all day-to-day aspects of the facility’s food safety and quality programs.

4. Key Responsibilities:

·      Act as liaison with customers, vendors, regulatory agencies and auditing bodies

·      Maintain and improve overall Food Safety Plan including SOPs, SSOPs, HACCP, recalls, food security and any other relevant GFSI or FDA requirement

·      Manage SQF programs, relevant meetings, communications, internal audits and annual audit

Communicate quality standards and parameters to plant personnel; track food safety objectives and provide resources where needed

Analyze issues, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple instances; recommend and facilitate solutions to these issues

Review all food safety and quality documentation; create and communicate reports as needed

Respond to customer and consumer feedback

Oversee new product and process trials; provide feedback and make recommendations to relevant parties

Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies

Training employees on food safety best practices.

Monitoring and evaluating food safety documentation and records.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address food safety concerns.

Managing corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

Keeping up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices.

Other duties as assigned

5. Qualifications and Requirements:  as:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related field (mandatory).

SQF certification (desired).

4+ years of experience in food safety or SQF compliance (mandatory).

Strong knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations (preferred).

Excellent communication and leadership skills (preferred).

6. Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Botony/Horticulture, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

Proven experience (4+ years) in continuous improvement and quality management within the produce industry.

GFSI training

·      HACCP training

·      PCQI certification

·      In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting

7. Skills and Abilities:

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Conversant in both English and Spanish

·      Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

·      Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

·      Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·      Strong supervisory and leadership skills

·      Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

·      Very detail oriented and comfortable filling and maintaining daily paperwork

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

Experience with statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Familiarity with relevant food safety regulations and quality standards, with #CEA a plus.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and manage projects effectively.

Supplier Management:

Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are met for all incoming produce.

Assess and monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans where necessary.

8. Company Benefits:  Company health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

9.  Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience.

10. Company Culture:   Join our innovative portfolio of companies and be part of a highly integrated and exceptional team dedicated to delivering innovative high-quality products while continuously improving our processes and practices. If you meet the standards outlined in this job description and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and have a passion for excellence, and innovation, we welcome you to apply for the Continuous Improvement & Quality Manager position.

11. How to apply: email: [email protected]