Manager, Quality Assurance I

CONA Services•Moorestown Township, NJ

1d•$75,000 - $91,000

About The Position

Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the production of high-quality product at the lowest cost while meeting customer demands and ensuring the safety of people, the workplace, and the environment. The role is also responsible for meeting company, legal, and other requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2–3 years of increasing levels of supervisory experience with people and processes.
At least 1 year of food and beverage experience.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Experience with ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc.) or another management system.
Working knowledge of manufacturing management principles.
Working knowledge of supply chain capabilities, strategies, and interdependencies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate process-improvement efforts.
Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements for food safety, safety, environment, and emergency management.
Working knowledge of basic Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of key business drivers used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or supplier.
Knowledge of HACCP, Statistical Process Control, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Nice To Haves

Technical or Food Science bachelor's degree.
Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Working knowledge of food safety.
Self-Guided Work Force experience.
Continuous improvement experience.
Microsoft Office knowledge.
SPC software experience.
Project management experience.
Experience managing P&L and spending controls.
Laboratory equipment management experience.
Change management experience.
Leader-of-leaders experience.
Experience using relevant SAP applications.
HACCP Coordinator Certification.

Responsibilities

Select, supervise, and develop Quality Assurance personnel.
Ensure accuracy and efficiency of water processing, syrup-batching, QA testing, and record-keeping.
Monitor and enforce proper sanitation and housekeeping procedures.
Monitor Federal and State communications and audits and implement necessary changes.
Assist operations management with process equipment and product/package troubleshooting and innovation.
Collaborate with operations and sales management to improve quality indices.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant.
Ensure the safety of all personnel within the department.
Establish, submit, and balance the yearly departmental budget.
Ensure departmental compliance with company policies and procedures.