Corporate Director of Human Resources & Recruiting

An exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager with a leading food industry client. The QA Manager coordinates all food safety, quality activities and training at the plant.

This position is responsible for ensuring that the production and distribution of products meets or exceeds all quality standards.

The Quality Assurance Manager is an integral member of the plant management team and reports to the U.S. Director of Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance & CSR.

Benefits include :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - that starts your 1st day!
• HSA with company seed money
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life, disability and accidental death insurance
• 15% Bonus
• Holiday and vacation time
• Free and discounted products

What you will be doing :

• Supervise, train, and hire the Quality Supervisor and Quality Lab employees.
• Responsible for product safety and quality while meeting regulatory standards.
• Provides direction and support to the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Manages the operation of the plant laboratory, including ensuring supplies and equipment are available.
• Ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance are stated in the Quality Manual, Laboratory Manual, and Company Policy and Programs by inspecting and auditing the product, process and all systems.
• Help drive Continuous Improvement efforts in product quality, performance, and process optimization.
• Provide leadership in coaching, education, and training of plant employees (new hires) and refresher training for GMPs and PRPs.
• Active member of HACCP / FSP team.
• Provides Customer inputs into portals provided as required, and views / monitors postings to ensure all requirements are met.
• Reviews all product labels used in the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company standards.
• Maintains or ensures the maintenance of all QA related Database Systems for the facility.
• Ensures adherence to appropriate regulations and Company standards for ingredient and finished product quality.
• Supervises the appropriate chemical, bacteriological, sensory and utilization tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Communicates quality metric and inspection results to appropriate Supervisors and others in leadership positions including, but not limited to daily, weekly or monthly KPI reporting to Corporate.
• Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are utilized and that adequate sanitation tests are performed; provides troubleshooting in the event of sanitation system failure.
• Develops and maintains documentation of all required quality tests and activities.
• Leads local, state, customer / third party, group and federal audits and inspections.
• Responsible for QA lab budgetary control, including labor and Cost of Quality utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.

What they are looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree in food or dairy science with a focus on microbiology, but a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of food industry experience and a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, but any dairy experience is preferred.
• Solid experience with GMPs, sanitation systems, and safety / security procedures.
• Current Food Handlers Certificate is required (has up to 30 days to obtain).
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Knowledge of FSMA rules and regulations.
• Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Processes or experience as a Lead Auditor is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% may be needed.
30+ days ago