QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

We are currently seeking the ideal candidate to join our team here at Cambridge Brands, Inc. (a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries) as a Quality Assurance Manager. It’s a great opportunity to be a part of a team that produces a high quality candy product here in Cambridge, MA.

Our selection of well-known brands offers an opportunity to be a part of a company with a great history and a strong market presence.

We offer an excellent benefits package and retirement savings plan.

If interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to this email address for consideration:

POSITION SUMMARY
  • Responsible for the Plant Quality Assurance function.
  • Supports Corporate and Government guidelines to ensure that the manufacture of a safe, high quality product.
  • SQF Practitioner for the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Directs the activities of the Quality Assurance Department and administers all Corporate and Plant Programs that insure product quality and conform to GMP’s.
  • Develops and directs QA staff in monitoring the control points and acceptable limits for product standards set by R&D. Ensures that all products produced and shipped meet plant standards in all respects.
  • Directs and monitors daily material sampling and acceptance programs. Directs the laboratory testing, the ordering of laboratory supplies and month-end inventory.
  • Directs and conducts the raw material quality control programs to ensure that all raw materials received and entering the processing area are accompanied by CoA’s and are compliant with plant specifications. Works with the R&D Department on the updating of Raw Material Specifications. Works with the Material Department to ensure Kosher certification standards are met and to ensure packaging material quality, including involvement in the updating of packaging orders. Issues CARe Reports for supplier non-compliance of raw materials specifications.
  • Directs the maintenance and compliance of formulas and manufacturing procedures for all Cambridge Plant products set by R&D. Directs and conducts manufacturing audits and training.
  • Provides timely support and maintains close communications with production and other departments so that decisions are made and quality issues resolved on a timely basis. Directs and conducts production trials as part of a trouble-shooting process for quality systems and conducts taste panels from such trials.
  • Directs and administers all programs to ensure to ensure food safety, such as, micro testing and releases, GMP audits, HACCP, Pest Control, cleaning and sanitation procedures and swabbing. Is involved in the close monitoring of all such programs.
  • Maintains close communication with Corporate Quality Control. Directs the QA monthly reporting requirements.
  • Develops and controls departmental budget. Directs cost saving plans and projects in the QA department.
  • Reviews and addresses customer complaint issues and issues in the Quality Report.
  • Shares responsibility with the R&D manager for directing the maintenance of the QC/QA cold storage room.
  • Establishes and updates analytical testing procedures for the lab and perform routine testing when the QC Inspector and Process Analyst are not available.
  • Other related work assigned by Plant Manager.
  • Follows all Safe Quality Food (SQF) established standards, guidelines, and compliance measures.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • B.S. in Food Science or related field.
  • M.S. in Food Science preferred
  • 5 years minimum in QA/QC in the food industry. Candy industry preferred.
  • 5 years supervisory experience.
  • Food processing, candy technology, GMP’S/HACCP, regulatory guidelines, food microbiology, analytical chemistry.
  • Ability to handle/lift up to 35lbs

Please send inquiries to:

Cambridge Brands Inc. is an EOE