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Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and innovative Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join its team at its Production Facility in Oroville, CA.  PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service. Our Oroville facility produces pears, peaches, fruit cocktails, and employs 169 full-time workers year-round and a seasonal work force of over 1,200.

The QA Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining our Food Safety and Quality programs in line with GFSI standards, requiring a deep understanding of food safety regulations, quality systems, third-party audits, and crisis management. This position demands a highly self-motivated individual with exceptional communication skills to convey technical information effectively, ensuring value and efficiency. The ideal candidate should excel in a team environment, seamlessly interacting across departments to promote continuous improvement and goodwill while minimizing conflict.

Primary Job Duties:

• Develop, implement, and manage quality control systems designed to ensure continuous production of high-quality products consistent with established standards, customer specifications, and production goals.
• Supervise and mentor a team of quality assurance professionals, including training and guidance to ensure they are well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
• Coordinate the Food Safety Program including the HACCP process to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to food safety and quality
• Stay current with industry standards and implement necessary changes to meet these standards.
• Continuously analyze the effectiveness of quality control processes and implement improvements as needed.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality assurance matters and respond to customer feedback.
• Regularly review and verify quality documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Compile and analyze data to produce distribution, sales, and production reports.
• Perform studies on product longevity, process validation, quality verification and related activities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
• HACCP certification through a recognized HACCP certification program.
• Preferred candidates will have knowledge of food safety, food regulatory compliance, cGMPs, statistical process control programs, food manufacturing processes, quality control, product grading, and analytical testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to meet established deadlines. 
• Demonstrate good leadership skills and an ability to work effectively with others. 
• Proficiency with general computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Available to work evenings and weekends during our pack season (June to December)

Why Join PCP?

At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
• Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, on-site role based at our production facility in Oroville, CA

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

About Pacific Coast Producers

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.