Quality Assurance Manager

Description SUMMARY: The mission of the Quality Assurance Manager is to support the Business Units in the implementation and maintenance of quality systems for the manufacture of canned food. Support the BU's in the identification of quality related issues and report quality trends to the organization while supporting the plant objectives of safety, quality, productivity, and customer service. In the event of an absence, the duties of this position will be covered by the Quality Engineer/Supervisor who has successfully been trained on the functions of Quality Assurance Manager.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Management responsibility for the adherence of the plant and the QA Department to the principles of the company quality system. This is accomplished by directing the plant efforts and keeping all groups focused on compliance to the program. This ensures that all products manufactured are of the proper quality and wholesome for the consumer.Manage the design and implementation of the Food Safety Policy and the Food Safety Management System (FSMS). Coordinate the drive for FDA regulatory compliance and SQF certification and continued compliance with the Standards as these certifications have a major impact on the company's future business opportunities, especially those relating to exporting of our products.Plan, organize, implement and maintain quality systems within the plant, including SOPs, SSOPs, supplier raw material compliance, document control and HACCP programs. Follow up to determine and resolve root cause of failures.Direct responsibility and immediate supervisory oversight of the QA Departments (Quality Systems, QA Labs, and Custodial), including their team members and their professional development. This is accomplished through effective training, development programs, and performance appraisals.Direct responsibility for interacting with the FDA, USDA, State and other regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and resolve any issues. Work as a communication interface with corporate R&D.Direct responsibility to control QA department budget within plant guidelines.Maintain all records required by FDA, USDA and Arizona Regulatory Departments. Prepare and submit government reports as required. Provide technical, regulatory, and scientific environmental guidance, as needed, to the organization. Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area. Champion the company policies concerning GMPs.Comply with all standard safety practices, safety guidelines, and all Company guidelines and policies.Analyze consumer complaint trends and work with other departments to develop plans to reduce consumer complaints.Develop, audit, improve, and verify GMPs, SOPs, specific performance standards, and other prerequisite programs including pest control, maintenance, vendor letters of guarantee, foreign object management, crisis management and preparedness, food defense, analytical composition evaluation, weights and measures, etc.Establish process and product sampling testing justifications, objectives and standards for product, equipment and plant environment.Work closely with maintenance and production to identify work orders/PMs that ensure quality and sanitation of the facility Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in Food Science or other related science field; and a minimum of three to five years of related experience in a FDA/USDA regulated environment. Or a Masters' Degree (M.A. or M.S.) preferably in Food Science or other related science field and a minimum of one to two years of related experience in a FDA/USDA regulated environment. And a minimum of one to three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Working knowledge of SAP is preferred. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Must be able to work extended hours and/or overtime as required. Must be able to participate in job development training, such as equipment cross-training and team development training.Language Skills:
Ability to effectively read, write, speak and comprehend English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, customers or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Mathematical Skills:
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in an office setting in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment. When performing jobs on the plant production floor, work requires possible exposure to all temperature changes, high noise levels, working around moving equipment, electrical hazards, tanks, heights, fumes, chemicals, vibrations, dust, etc.
Working hours must be flexible with the ability to work on all shifts and extended hours as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Faribault Foods' Benefits and Compensation:-Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and paid End of Year Shut Down-Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) - after 60 days-Employee Assistance Program-401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Match-Tuition Reimbursement-Perfect Attendance Incentives-Life Insurance - Company paid-Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Company paid-Job Progression Program - Earn as You Learn-Employee of the Month Recognition Program-Wellness Program - Up to $150 in rewards-On-campus gym; free weights, elliptical, treadmill, etc.-Employee referral bonus $200, for referral-Provided uniform shirts twice a year - Company paid-Reimburse up to $150 for steel toe boots every 12 monthsFFI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. FFI does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, as well as any other class protected by law.