QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER --- FOOD MANUFACTURING

Illes Seasoning & Flavors, a privately owned custom seasonings and flavor producer, is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to fill a recent vacancy. This position reports to the Director, Quality Assurance and is responsible for all aspects of Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation for two facilities in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area of Texas. The successful candidate will be an individual of high integrity as well as technical competence with a strong work ethic.

The QA Manager position is responsible for giving direction to all Quality Assurance and Sanitation personnel through their respective Supervisors and/or Lead Person. The position is also responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality programs.  The successful candidate must also have excellent interpersonal skills as the position requires interfacing with external customers and vendors as well as all internal departments. The QA Manager also serves on various committees as deemed necessary and is responsible for special project work assignments as required.

SKILL AND ABILITIES:



Broad knowledge of ingredient functionality, food processing, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and quality programs.

Excellent scientific, math (including algebra), and computer skills.

Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Must be in possession of a valid driver?s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Taste, smell and see well enough to discriminate quality and quantity aspects of individual flavor and seasoning components of food products and ingredients. Physically able to lift 35 lbs. See well enough to read pertinent documents (hard copy as well as computer screen data and reports). Ability to hear directions in a noisy environment. Be able to effectively communicate with all contacts both orally and in writing. Ability to legally and safely drive a vehicle in performance of the position requirements.