Quality Assurance Manager
Position :
Quality Assurance Manager Location :
Portales, New Mexico Requisition ID:
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21878 The Quality Assurance Manager directs and leads a team of individuals to ensure effective quality execution, continuous improvement, and regulatory complianceThey will provide leadership within the facility to drive positive change through influence and exampleThis individual, in conjunction with plant operations, will build and maintain an effective culture of food safety and quality within the facilityThe QA Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining facility systems and processes that ensure finished product is food safe and meets finished product specificationsThis person should be a highly organized effective communicator with an inquisitive mind with the capacity to investigate and lead solution-based decision making in the plantJob Duties &
Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, and internal FSQ programs/standards
Ensure daily plant Quality and Food Safety operations follow DFA policies, procedures, customer requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations
Responsible for the Food Safety and Quality Plans along with supporting prerequisite programs
Enhance and maintain plant policies, procedures, and practices to safeguard a cGMP environment
Through cross functional collaboration assess and maintain an effective plant hygiene plan
Ownership of PEM Program utilizing information to ensure holistic management of food safety issues, while implementing effective corrective actions
Oversee plant sanitation to drive a robust sanitation program that supports a cGMP environment
Ensure the plant pest control programs are current, followed, and utilized to enable proactive maintenance
Manage the facilitys change control program to enable robust risk assessment and decisions
Collaboratively lead investigations relating to non-conforming events driving to root cause(s) and effective resolutionMaintain the CAPA programCustomer Centric
Collaborate with R&D during new/reformulated product introduction to ensure compliance with already established specifications and regulatory requirements
Serve as the point of contact for customer related issues, complaints or inquires
Manage plant complaint investigations ensuring a thorough, effective, timely, and customer facing response
Monitor compliance to customer expectation and specifications, communicate any issues/concerns
Maintain plant preparedness for customer and regulatory audits/visits Provide Leadership
Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team
Partner with Operations to build a world class food safety & quality culture
Foster a positive and effective work culture with direct reports
Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training/development, and setting expectations for performance
Track and report on plant quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Participate in the annual plant budgeting process
Partner with the plant manager on identifying key capital projects that support food safety and quality initiatives
Provide training to the plant personnel concerning food safety, FSMA and regulatory compliance
Provide quality leadership during unplanned events or emergencies
Provide visible leadership by participating in Gemba walks and internal audits
Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their challenges and questions concerning food safetyQuality Control
Overall responsibility for all analytical and micro activities performed at the facility
Oversee the development of cGMP laboratory practices to ensure accurate and precise QC results
Develop strategies for external QC testing to supplement internal programs
Perform data analysis to identify critical trends or find leading indicators to enable proactive decisionsEducation and Experience
Bachelors degree required in Food Science, Biological Sciences or related field
5
years of experience in food processing environment
3
years of experience managing teams
Prefer experience in dairy manufacturing
Certification and/or Licenses
HACCP certification
SQF Practitioner certified or obtain within first 90 days
PQCI certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 117
Knowledge of both laboratory and plant cGMPs
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically LIMS, Excel and ERP
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Accuracy and thoroughness in completion of duties is crucial to success
Able to organize and prioritize resources to achieve goals
Able to multi-task; able to keep organized records; able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to perform analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
Able to effectively manage plant level projects
Able to complete basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
Able to promote a team environment
Able to interpret and apply company policies
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to take initiative in performing job
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Good Manufacturing Practices Operations Technical Services Corrective And Preventive Actions Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points Manufacturing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Quality Assurance Manager Location :
Portales, New Mexico Requisition ID:
:
21878 The Quality Assurance Manager directs and leads a team of individuals to ensure effective quality execution, continuous improvement, and regulatory complianceThey will provide leadership within the facility to drive positive change through influence and exampleThis individual, in conjunction with plant operations, will build and maintain an effective culture of food safety and quality within the facilityThe QA Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining facility systems and processes that ensure finished product is food safe and meets finished product specificationsThis person should be a highly organized effective communicator with an inquisitive mind with the capacity to investigate and lead solution-based decision making in the plantJob Duties &
Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, and internal FSQ programs/standards
Ensure daily plant Quality and Food Safety operations follow DFA policies, procedures, customer requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations
Responsible for the Food Safety and Quality Plans along with supporting prerequisite programs
Enhance and maintain plant policies, procedures, and practices to safeguard a cGMP environment
Through cross functional collaboration assess and maintain an effective plant hygiene plan
Ownership of PEM Program utilizing information to ensure holistic management of food safety issues, while implementing effective corrective actions
Oversee plant sanitation to drive a robust sanitation program that supports a cGMP environment
Ensure the plant pest control programs are current, followed, and utilized to enable proactive maintenance
Manage the facilitys change control program to enable robust risk assessment and decisions
Collaboratively lead investigations relating to non-conforming events driving to root cause(s) and effective resolutionMaintain the CAPA programCustomer Centric
Collaborate with R&D during new/reformulated product introduction to ensure compliance with already established specifications and regulatory requirements
Serve as the point of contact for customer related issues, complaints or inquires
Manage plant complaint investigations ensuring a thorough, effective, timely, and customer facing response
Monitor compliance to customer expectation and specifications, communicate any issues/concerns
Maintain plant preparedness for customer and regulatory audits/visits Provide Leadership
Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team
Partner with Operations to build a world class food safety & quality culture
Foster a positive and effective work culture with direct reports
Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training/development, and setting expectations for performance
Track and report on plant quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Participate in the annual plant budgeting process
Partner with the plant manager on identifying key capital projects that support food safety and quality initiatives
Provide training to the plant personnel concerning food safety, FSMA and regulatory compliance
Provide quality leadership during unplanned events or emergencies
Provide visible leadership by participating in Gemba walks and internal audits
Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their challenges and questions concerning food safetyQuality Control
Overall responsibility for all analytical and micro activities performed at the facility
Oversee the development of cGMP laboratory practices to ensure accurate and precise QC results
Develop strategies for external QC testing to supplement internal programs
Perform data analysis to identify critical trends or find leading indicators to enable proactive decisionsEducation and Experience
Bachelors degree required in Food Science, Biological Sciences or related field
5
years of experience in food processing environment
3
years of experience managing teams
Prefer experience in dairy manufacturing
Certification and/or Licenses
HACCP certification
SQF Practitioner certified or obtain within first 90 days
PQCI certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 117
Knowledge of both laboratory and plant cGMPs
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically LIMS, Excel and ERP
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Accuracy and thoroughness in completion of duties is crucial to success
Able to organize and prioritize resources to achieve goals
Able to multi-task; able to keep organized records; able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to perform analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
Able to effectively manage plant level projects
Able to complete basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
Able to promote a team environment
Able to interpret and apply company policies
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to take initiative in performing job
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Good Manufacturing Practices Operations Technical Services Corrective And Preventive Actions Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points Manufacturing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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