Plant QA Manager

Niagara Bottling•Lancaster, TX

28d

About The Position

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Plant QA Manager Administers policies and programs ensuring that organizational products and processes meet established quality standards. Implement quality standards, ensures and executes compliance on every stage of the process.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years - Experience in Position
4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Computer literate with proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Applications, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS, etc
Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Knowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems and beverage sanitation practices
Demonstrated ability to use data for creative problem solving, experience using statistical software packages
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications:
10+ Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years - Experience working in Position
6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field
HACCP Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the facility in all Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality related activities.
Serve as the primary plant liaison within the facility for all Company Quality Assurance Initiatives, Niagara Corporate Quality and Third Party Audits
Trend analytical data and develop initiatives to improve plant performance against Niagara quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards
Track, analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant
Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities within the plant
Monitor the microbiological program; collect and conduct microbiological analysis of product and process samples when necessary
Perform water testing equipment evaluations and calibrations
Conduct regular reviews of the facility's Pre-requisite Programs, GMP Compliance and Sanitation Compliance
Serve as the facility Food Safety Program Coordinator, HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner
Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of QA operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies
Monitor the performance and competencies of plant QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline and development as needed
Assist the Research & Development team with formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities
Maintain a safe work environment and support all plant safety programs
Assist with weekend and holiday coverage as needed
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!