Quality Assurance/Control Manager Job in Harahan 70123, Louisiana US

New Orleans spice manufacturer seeking Quality Assurance/Control Manager. The qualified candidate will have the knowledge and skills to execute and maintain all areas of quality control/assurance including: manage food safety and quality procedures, systems and processes; control/maintain documents and records; stay abreast of regulation, AIB standards/practices; interact with regulatory agencies; manage, audit and improve SSOP, HACCP, GMP, SOP and pre-requisite programs and performance standards. Train and document same; provide technical support to sales and customers.

Requirements: BS in Food Science, Biology, Quality, Production or related field; min. 5-7 years in food industry QA as Quality Manager or similar; experience in AIB, SQF or similar audits, GMP, HACCP and other food safety standards; excellent communication/presentation skills; proficiency in MS Office. Preferences: local applicants; 3-5 years in dry ingredient handling/dry food spice production; proficiency in JD Edwards World or IBM AS400.