At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the seafood industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by each of our team members.

As the VCQ Manager, you will plan, coordinate and direct the food safety and value creation quality program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. You will be responsible for developing and implementing food safety and quality training programs. You will lead the VCQ programs in meeting regulatory requirements and customer’s expectation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times.
• Responsible for achievement of quality department goals and objectives; strive for continuous improvement on food safety and quality program
• Implement hazard analysis and Critical Control Points Program (HACCP), SSOP, Cleaning/Sanitation, Pathogen Prevention Program, FSMA, Sanitary Transportation, Mitigation of Intentional Adulteration, COOL, Bioterrorism Act, IUU, and Traceability.
• Interpret and implement FDA, State, USDA, USDC regulations ensuring expectations are met. Provide technical support for audit preparation.
• Establish and maintain GFSI/BRC/SQF/BAP/USDC/ MSC/ Kosher / Halal standards in order to meet audit requirements.
• Interact with Regulatory Agencies and third-party auditors; monitor scheduled audits.
• Develop and implement applicable training materials and manage on-site training at facilities.
• Remain current on all regulatory requirements and law changes.
• Maintain knowledge of microbiological testing and be familiar with laboratory environment.
• Oversee the mock recall and recall process; conduct and coordinate procedures and training.
• Provide support and direction with customer complaint investigations.
• Perform internal/external audits and inspections to ensure that all standards and requirements are met.
• Manage the Daily Operating Reports to ensure production is within spec and all products are the highest quality.
• Identify, investigate and report on critical quality defects on production processes and products.
• Determine source of quality variance and specific steps to be taken in correcting the process and product.
• Manage the quality initiative programs to ensure the best quality raw materials are received.
• Ensure systems are in place to make certain that vendors are capable of meeting food safety, quality, and regulatory expectations.
• Assist facilities and VCQ Managers and offer on-site support to address critical issues; provide necessary training
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Participate in management and strategic planning meetings in the pursuit of operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required

• Minimum associates degree from an accredited college or university in food science, marine/fishery science, biology, microbiology, or other related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Minimum three years of quality assurance experience with the food or seafood industry.

Work Location:

Pacific Seafood – Portland, LLC at Clackamas, OR

Working Conditions:

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

• Requires 20-40% travel
• Work in the outdoors in all seasons.
• Work in both a warehouse and office setting.
• Work around heavy equipment.
• Wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
• Moderate noise level.

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. When you add in the additional benefits below to our competitive base wage you can increase your total compensation up to 25%.

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation and personal time.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)