Quality Assurance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provides leadership in the development, training, execution, and verification/validation of all quality systems 

• Ensures compliance to all regulatory, customer, and corporate programs.  Leads and participates in regulatory, customer, and internal audits.  Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety and Quality programs 

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external customers and investigate consumer and customer complaints while providing written communication regarding the findings 

• Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitation and product safety programs to ensure a safe and wholesome product supply; lead teams through product recall management process 

• Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant.  Adheres to all safety policies and procedures 

• Coordinate the activities of engineers and contractors in complying with GMP’s during construction activities 

• Work with vendors to correct noncompliance issues concerning ingredients and supplies 

• Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality Programs, along with proactively identifying and executing all continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.  

• Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance 

• Other duties, as assigned 

Education and Experience Required: 

• Must have a bachelor’s Degree in food related field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)    

• Must have 3+ years’ experience in a lead role or management position in a manufacturing environment. 

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards 

• Demonstrated problem solver with ability to implement effective solutions. 

• Previous experience designing and deploying training programs 

• Effective management and supervisory skills 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English language. 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strategic planning skills 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

• PCQI Certification 

• HACCP Certification  

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: 

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, and walk Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, and work off ladder  

• Must be able to work in dusty, hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment 

• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift 

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds  

• Must be able to wear a respirator 

• Must be able to distinguish objects or equipment visually