What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aseptic Quality Assurance Manager position at Chain Mountain?
Our company is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all of our products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.
Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.
We are seeking an energetic, skilled Quality Assurance Manager for an opening in our facility in Arkansas City, Kansas.
JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Manager drives improvement efforts focused on local manufacturing and laboratory practices. This person is responsible for developing the existing food safety program and providing guidance on equipment selection, procedures, and validation activities in the laboratory. This person works closely with customer relations and compliance auditors, demonstrating exemplary leadership behaviors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Quality Management –
- Coordinates actions to ensure company and customer satisfaction objectives are met
- Contributes to division goals and objectives for growth
- Manages local food safety plan and related pre-requisites programs
- Selects laboratory equipment, develops methods, and oversees the validation and calibration programs
- Ensure regulatory and audit readiness
- Designs reports and metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Has a key role within the Food Safety Team
- Ensures timely release of finished products
- Directs investigation of consumer complaints
- Meets with customers and team members at all levels of the organization to coordinate activities related to trials, new productions, new equipment, or significant changes
- Participates in and leads audits and root cause analysis activities
- Provides coverage for other positions in the quality department as needed
- Technical Support –
- Shares knowledge of statistical process controls to improve processing methods
- Working knowledge of GLPs and can provide support in general food microbiology and chemistry applications
- Serves as a resource in validating process equipment and sample testing methods
- Offers guidance to the leadership team relating to FDA and PMO regulatory compliance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,680.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Food processing: 5 years (Required)
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- HACCP Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $84,680 - $100,000
