Director Quality Assurance - Seattle, United States - Undercurrentnews

Description

Aqua Star is a privately-owned, American seafood company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Founded in 1990 by seafood experts who still manage the business today, we are a part of a Family of companies that is collectively one of the largest seafood companies in the world.

Position Summary:
Aqua Star (USA) Corp. is looking to fill the role of a Director of QA at our corporate headquarters in downtown Seattle, WA.

Reporting to the Executive VP of Operations and Procurement, the Director of QA will be responsible for ensuring that Aqua Star food safety and quality management systems are adhered to in the sourcing, production, storage, and delivery of our product.

Responsibilities:
Ensure standards and oversee company compliance to food safety programs
Direct supplier approval process and oversee related documentation
Oversee branded/private label product specifications, artwork, and inspections
Maintain product quality by enforcing specifications, policies, procedures and government compliance
Oversee maintenance of HAACP and certification programs with global supply chain
Direct and coordinate communication with packers, procurement, operations, sales, customers and top management on food safety, quality, and operations issues
Verify product labeling to ensure compliance and traceability
Collaborate with product development team on new products
Maintain QA staff by recruiting, orienting and training employees
Oversee and initiate shelf life studies, private laboratory coordination, private label documents/programs/websites, QA meetings, review vendor documents, monitor government websites (FDA and USDC/USA and CFIA/Canada) for regulatory changes and vendor adherence to import requirements


Experience & Skills:
5 years' experience in a perishable food environment (production or retail related preferred)
Proven leadership, communication, and management skills

Education:
BS in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Industrial Management/Technology
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employer Matching 401k (immediately vested)

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