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$126,900.00 - $164,700.00JOB OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance with expertise in allergen management to oversee the quality assurance processes for our third-party food manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations, manage allergen risks, and implement best practices to maintain the highest quality standards.RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs and procedures for third-party manufacturers of Blue Diamond growers products.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Manage allergen control programs, including risk assessments, labeling, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Train and educate staff on allergen management and food safety protocols.
- Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA, and other relevant authorities.
- Prepare and present quality reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in allergen management and food safety.
- This role will be based on-site in Elgin, Illinois and requires 25% travel to other third-party manufacturers as well as Blue Diamond’s corporate office in Sacramento, CA.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry, with a focus on allergen management.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA).
- Experience conducting audits and inspections of food manufacturing facilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Certification in allergen management or food safety is a plus.
WHY BLUE DIAMOND?
In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.Top Skills
What We Do
Blue Diamond Growers is on a global mission to share the benefits of almonds with the world.
Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond processing and marketing company. We are the world’s leading almond brand, and we’re focused on building markets and creating new products to deliver the benefits of almonds to the world. Made up of more than 3,000 growers, we’re cooperatively owned by half of the state's almond growers who produce over 80 percent of the world almond supply.
The California almond crop is marketed to all 50 states and more than 90 foreign countries, making almonds California's largest food export, the sixth largest U.S. food export and the #1 specialty crop in America. We keep that market-leading position by remaining strategically ahead of the curve, with continual innovations in our award-winning processing plants and information technology systems that have grown by leaps and bounds to support global growth.
Our biggest point of differentiation, though, is our people. Through cooperation and teamwork, we, the Almond People as we’re affectionately known, deliver the best-tasting, highest-value almonds and almond products in the world.
This is an exciting time at Blue Diamond where every team member can showcase their talents and contribute in new and innovative ways to drive accomplishments. The opportunity is here for each of us to step up, take our futures in hand and find new ways to achieve at Blue Diamond. We’re building on our strengths, learning as we go, trusting one another and realizing unprecedented levels of success.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
