Quality Manager

Essential Functions:  

• Manage Quality Staff; Hiring, Performance Evaluations, Scheduling, Coaching, Training
• Manage Master Sanitation Program
  • Manage Company Sanitization Program- analyzing process/test results, making recommendations for process improvements, managing chemical vendors and documentation
  • Manage the post sanitization verification program, analyzing data, and providing recommendations for sanitation program improvements
• Manage the HACCP/HARPC and Food Defense Programs
• Manage the GMP Training program
• Manage company Food Safety Training Program
• Ensure new hires are trained on Food Safety, GMP's, Food Security and HACCP
• Manage Environmental Monitoring Program
• Manage Disposition of Finished Products ensuring compliance to product specifications and legal compliance
• Manage company Pest Control Program
• Manage Internal Audit Program
• Manage Non-Conformance and CAPA Programs
• Manage Foreign Object Program
• Manage Glass and Brittle Plastic Program
• Manage Customer Return Program
• Participate in all routine audits including FGA, FDB, Food Safety and NSF
• Manage Finished Product Testing Program in accordance to 21 CFR part 111
• Manage Component/Ingredient Testing Program in accordance to 21 CFR part 111
• Co-Develop and Manage, Execute in accordance to the Company Allergen Control Program
• Manage Quality Holds, Quarantine, and Expiry
• Routinely review controlled documents: SOP's, SSOP's and Forms for content and format
• Provide input to Controlled Documents content
• Support investigation into Customer complaints
• Review and audit cGMP documents (SOPs, SSOPs, WDIs, Critical Company programs) as needed for Compliance
• Keep abreast of industry trends and new regulations
• Guide and facilitate internal and cross-functional teams in the pursuit of continuous improvement efforts
• Be an advocate and trainer in lean methodologies

Salary Range:  $75,000 - $95,000 annually

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have a high-level of integrity and accountability, specifically the ability to speak and act with complete honesty and trustworthiness
• Thorough knowledge of Food Safety audit requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices for Foods and Dietary Supplements
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Systems, HACCP and Food Safety Programs
• Thorough knowledge of Sanitation practices
• Must have the knowledge base to interact with vendors {sanitation, pest control, tools, etc.) when developing Food Safety Programs
• Ability to think and act in a forward-looking manner, including the demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities and address them in a proactive, pragmatic, fact-driven manner
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, as well as effectively present information and respond to questions
• Communicate in a clear, practical and compelling manner
• Excellent Leadership skills, ability to build trust, foster innovation, facilitate change, prioritize, provide direction, and execute with excellence to achieve results and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal,  organizational  and computer skills
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with strong problem-solving skills, executing them in a collaborative manner
• Excellent decision-making skills, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Detail oriented with excellent follow up and customer service skills
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Strong systems skills ensuring information flows through the process
• Adept at identification of Business and Food Safety risk and the ability to negotiate with other departments to achieve results
• Position requires flexibility, careful attention to details, and ability to multi-task
• Position requires a pro-active individual with excellent follow-up skills

Education/Experience:

• College degree required in Science (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Environmental Health, or comparable degree supported by applicable industry Experience)
• Minimum 5 years of food and plant manufacturing experience
• HACCP certified and experienced preferred or within 12 months of employment
• PCQI certified or within 12 months of employment
• Food Safety, Sanitation, Basic Microbiology and Chemistry background preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of regulations for food and dietary supplements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Financial Responsibilities:

The Quality Manager is responsible for creating and managing the annual budget for the Quality Department and personnel.

Reporting Relationships:

The Quality Manager reports directly to the Director of Quality.

Current Direct Reports or Approved Direct Reports:

         Senior Quality  Supervisor (1)

         Quality Supervisor (1)

         Quality Control Team Members (5)

Personnel Management:

• Manage Quality Control Staff; Hiring, Performance Evaluations, Scheduling, Coaching, Training
• Promote employee Safety and create a culture of Safety in the department while ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Interface closely with all Plant Department managers
• Mentor and motivate personnel to ensure professional growth and continuous improvement in quality, efficiency and safety ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Create a culture of teamwork in the department and with other departments

We offer Generous benefits including:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
• Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000