Quality Assurance Manager - KanPak - Ark City, KS

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Overview

Welcome To KanPak® – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!

KanPak® 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 KanPak® 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 inArkansas City, Kansas (https://www.visitarkcity.org/visit/page/history) .

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.

Responsibilities

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
• Social Responsibilities:
• Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
• Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values
  

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or other STEM

Experience

≥ 5 years in food manufacturing or R&D (Quality Assurance experience preferred)

≥ 3 years in a supervisory capacity

Training/Other

Knowledge of Sanitation, GMPs, and HACCP

• HACCP certification
• Sanitation/hygiene training certification
• GSFI certification (BRC desired)
• Better Process Control School (desired)
• PCQI certification (desired)
• Six Sigma or other lean manufacturing experience (desired)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Can look at a computer, walk, stand, and/or sit for long periods
• Can lift 50lbs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  
  

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Demonstrates the GSF Creed and Values
• Fosters team building and encourages engagement
• Leads with a Safety mindset
• Can manage multiple projects and remain focused on results
  
  

Benefits

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life) and a Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences
  
  

The anticipated compensation range is $86,000 - $100,000.

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please. KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

LocationUS-KS-Arkansas City

Job ID 2025-20807

Category Quality Assurance