Quality Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field of study such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or similar Science/Engineering
• Demonstrated success with relevant GFSI standards including SQF, BRC, IFS, or FS 22000
• Proven knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations, FSMA, and industry and market trends
• Minimum 4-10 years of quality experience and/or training is desired
• Experience managing quality and food safety systems required
• Experience in a plant environment strongly preferred
• Experience in food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Achievement in assessing, developing and retaining top talent
• Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies: technical expertise, strategic thinking and influence, process optimization and product knowledge, and leading and managing change

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all quality functions including food safety, sanitation efficiencies, customer service, and overall performance of the quality department
• Ensure effective food safety compliance and work with plant management team to implement programs to mitigate risk
• Manage and lead HACCP program and team at site level, ensuring that good manufacturing practices, preventive controls and prerequisite programs are in place and effective
• Develop and maintain food safety and quality systems including QC & QA
• Develop, review and align procedures with corporate policies, through GQMS (Global Quality Management System) with a drive towards best practice internal audit practices and procedures for improvement to prevent non-conformances
• Enforce our client’s standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control, and regulatory compliance
• Track, report and review agreed upon KPI’s
• Develop and lead the plant Quality Improvement Plan
• Partner cross-functionally and actively drive for process improvement
• Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant Quality department, through training, communication, and accountability. This involves recruitment, organizational development, personnel assessment, training, direction and motivation.
• Manage the department within budget and utilize resources effectively to meet needs of the business on a timely basis
• Continuously improve knowledge of products and technology to investigate variation and resolve technical problems with the team
• Apply a scientific approach with statistical analysis to data and problem solving
• Be proactive and responsive in addressing customer complaints, communicating effectively on technical issues and leading the root cause analysis
• Develop and verify corrective actions