Quality Manager

Position Overview

This position is responsible for quality element control related to operation, auditing policy and procedure, leading quality improvement projects, driving defect prevention and detection. The position supervises Quality Supervisor, Quality Auditors, Sampling Technicians, and Quality Improvement Associates/Engineers.

Essential Job Dutie

• sWork with Quality Director to develop, document and implement quality plans, procedures, instructions and test equipment
• .Leads and monitors quality improvemen
• tAudits implementation of quality system for effectiveness by verifying operation activities to company, customer, and regulatory specification
• .Monitors corrective action syste
• mPlays a key role in developing a comprehensive quality progra
• mImplements the quality system detailed in the quality manua
• lChampions the total quality improvement efforts and initiates problem solving efforts and assures implementatio
• nDrives prevention vs. detection of defect
• sCoordinates actions to prevent the occurrences of non-conformitie
• sMaintains customer compliance resolutio
• nResponsible for the maintenance of key performance metrics for the Quality Departmen
• tControls Food Safety and Quality of processing and manufacturing within the busines
• sSupports customer audits, government audits to meet complianc
• eVerifies and insures company policies and procedures are followe
• dDevelops Standard Operating Procedure
• sMonitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity and security with minimum labor and cost
• sResponsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling, and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support function
• sManages work flow balancing – the division of responsibilities among employees on each shift including assignment of responsibilities and workstation
• sIn conjunction with Quality Director determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. Sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.
• )In conjunction with Quality Director determines number of employees needed by shif
• tResponsible for employee retention and monitors employee turnove
• rShared responsibility with Production Manager for sanitation program which includes sanitation procedures, housekeeping, and pest control procedures that are required per 21 CFR part 111 Section 111.1
• 5Follows GMP standards, SOP’s, Food Safety Standards as well as workplace safety standards

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Requiremen

• tsBachelor degree in related fie
• ld3 years experience in food/dietary supplements quality departme
• ntExperience with HACCP, SQF, ISO, and USP strongly preferr
• edPrior manufacturing experience preferre
• d.Equivalent combination of education and experien

ce
Competenc

• iesAbility to motivate and influence peo
• pleOrganizing, planning, and problem-solving ski
• llsGood interpersonal and communication ski
• llsAbility to work as part of a t
• eamEffective problem solving skills and detail orien
• tedBasic statistics calculation, and/or mathematical comprehens
• ionEffective communication ski
• llsTime management ski
• llsAttention to Det

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Physical Dem

andsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasional lifting of 0 to 25

lbs.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functi

ons.

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