Quality Assurance Manager

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States VITA FOOD PRODUCTS Full time
Job Summary:

The primary objective of this position is to ensure that the quality and safety of products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards and requirements. This involves developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems and HACCP Programs, as well as overseeing the company's efforts to maintain BRC certification.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement Quality Management Systems and HACCP Programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  2. Lead the company's efforts to maintain BRC certification, with the authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the BRC system.
  3. Prepare the organization for FDA, military, and third-party audits, maintaining inspection reports and records.
  4. Act as backup to the Senior Quality Assurance Manager for all 3rd party audits or governmental inspections.
  5. Develop and implement Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plans as outlined in the BRC system.
  6. Select and train quality team members, ensuring adequate staffing for quality functions.
  7. Provide direct leadership to QA technicians, establishing goals for individual team members.
  8. Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of quality technicians, including daily testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
  9. Maintain and manage the quality lab SOPs.
  10. Manage the Environmental Monitoring Program, performing trend analysis and developing corrective actions for out-of-specification results.
  11. Manage the Sanitation Program, conducting meetings with the 3rd party sanitation company and monitoring plant production sanitation.
  12. Investigate consumer complaints and internal findings.
  13. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  14. Provide technical expertise on nutritional facts panels, label claims, and ingredients statements.
  15. Support the implementation and maintenance of the Gluten-Free Certification program and MSC/ASC requirements.
  16. Perform reviews of documented policies and programs, with authority to edit as needed.
  17. Maintain the Hold and Release Program.
  18. Review finished good laboratory analysis for product release.
  19. Determine the disposition of product that is out of specification.
  20. Manage the company's documents, including maintaining the document register and conducting daily HACCP document reviews.
Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or a related technical field, or a combination of education and extensive industry experience.
  2. A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment.
  3. HACCP certification.
  4. PCQI certification.
  5. Extensive knowledge of GFSI, BRC, and regulatory requirements.
  6. Previous experience with 3rd party audits.
  7. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  8. Sound instrumentation and mathematical skills for performance of laboratory tests.
  9. Significant knowledge of the food industry and regulatory requirements in food manufacturing.
  10. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information.
  11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  12. Strong interpersonal skills for effective work with plant and production personnel.
  13. Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
  14. Ability to maneuver on wet, slippery floors, and perform laboratory tests.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  1. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs periodically.
  2. Must be able to move about the production floor, receiving, and shipping areas.
  3. Must be able to use hands or fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, squat, and climb stairs.
  4. Must be able to work in refrigerated and freezing environments periodically.
  5. Vision requirements: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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