Job Description

Our client is a collective of entrepreneurial seafood experts specializing in premium seafood products. Together they deliver exceptional products through a teamdriven approach to sales production and operations. They are seeking a Quality Assurance / Controls Manager to lead their quality assurance and food safety efforts in their seafood processing operations. This is a pivotal role ensuring the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance contributing directly to the companys continued success.

This position offers employerpaid medical dental vision and 401(k) benefits. Youll be part of a committed and collaborative environment where your expertise will make a difference in a thriving industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations customer requirements and thirdparty standards.
• Develop implement and maintain robust Food Safety and Quality Control programs including FDA USDA (HACCP) NOAA MRAG (MSC) and State of Alaska Food Safety and Sanitation protocols.
• Conduct regular facility inspections audits and mock recalls to ensure readiness and traceability compliance.
• Host and coordinate thirdparty audits and customer visits.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) throughout production identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective measures.
• Prepare reports to communicate quality assurance findings to production teams and management.
• Provide training across departments on regulatory policies company standards and food safety protocols.
• Supervise and mentor quality assurance staff to uphold company standards ensure accuracy in metrics and maintain accountability.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement changes to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Inspect equipment monitor production processes and take samples to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with corporate QC and sales representatives to support facility operations.
• Spend significant time on the processing floor and travel seasonally between facilities in Washington and Alaska.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of quality control experience in seafood processing with expertise in groundfish shellfish and salmon.
• Certifications and indepth knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Quality SQF and GFSI standards.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing food safety and quality control programs.
• Proficiency with office applications and the ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
• Strong leadership skills with a detailoriented approach to tasks and problemsolving.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite in production facilities during peak seasons.

Competencies

• Expertise in quality assurance principles and inspection techniques.
• Strong data analysis and root cause problemsolving abilities.
• Knowledge of industryspecific quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Effective leadership team collaboration and training skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.

If you are a seasoned quality control professional with a passion for excellence in seafood production we encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional products to the market.

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