Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

• The QA/QC Manager is responsible for ensuring that the quality management system (QMS) is fully implemented in an organized and efficient manner and deemed compliant at all levels (customer → regulatory).
• The QA/QC Manager is responsible for delegating and assigning tasks to QA/QC staff and working closely with other departments to ensure compliance.

• Maintain compliance to Food Safety Modernization Act and GFSI Food Safety Certifications for food sectors of the business as well as QMS compliance to non-food (as applicable).
• Manage and oversee all QA/QC activities to ensure compliance to FDA and customer regulations/specifications.
• Advance the quality programs throughout the plant site.
• Manage implementation and compliance of the QMS.
• Plan and communicate duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules.
• Identify and develop QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs.
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and direction of all QA/QC personnel reporting to the QA/QC Manager.
• Drive and engaged work force with focus on continuous improvement, critical thinking and permanent resolution.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related technical field preferred.
• Strong sense of customer service and meeting customer demands.
• Strong sense of detail, objectivity and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of food industry best practices and expectations.
• Five years equivalent job experience in an industrial environment favored.
• Able to communicate effectively to all levels of the Organization.
• Competent writer of summary reports, business letters, e-mails and similar.
• Adept in use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and ideally Power Point to a basic level.
• Adept in the use of commercial database software such as SAP, Qualtrax, Trace Gains and Horizon Scan.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed to meet business demands.
• Experience with EMP and Sanitation Programs.

• SQF
• HACCP
• FSMA Qualified Individual (QI)
• PCQI
• Food Defense / Food Fraud Mitigation
• Internal Auditing
• GFSI

• Interacts with internal departments on a regular basis (telephone, e-mail, fax, mail, summary reports).
• Utilizes standard office equipment/computer workstation.
• General QC lab equipment.

The job requires sitting, standing, walking and occasional climbing in a production environment. Typing and viewing computer screen, occasionally for extended periods. Some lifting (50 lb or less) is also occasionally required.

• 8 hour shift M-F
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for annual in2win
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation