Quality Manager

About This Role

Lead the quality function for a company by ensuring the safety of food produced, managing quality systems, food defense, regulatory compliance, and certifications. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary plant liaison with customers regarding quality requirements, testing, and concerns
• Investigate quality issues and implement remediation to prevent recurrence
• Conduct internal audits of plant quality systems, customer requirements, sanitation practices, HACCP plans, calibration schedules, test methods, batch formulas, allergen control, and traceability programs
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, requirements, and expectations
• Interpret existing or potential customer requirements and integrate them into processes
• Collaborate with internal departments to confirm resources and support for facility objectives, customer relations, and production quality
• Develop goals and provide feedback for direct reports related to department improvements, quality standards, and food safety
• Observe and actively promote all facility safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in managing food industry quality systems
• Certifications (HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI)
• Experience in plant and laboratory safety programs
• Experience in plant continuous improvement programs
• Thorough understanding of food plant GMP’s
• Knowledgeable in the use of measurement and statistical techniques (Statistical Process Control) for problem-solving, capability assessment, and reliability
• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a technical field

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a technical field
• Minimum of five years of experience in managing food industry quality systems

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications