Plant Quality Manager

Integrated Proteins, LLC • Saint Joseph, MO

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About The Position

The Plant Quality Manager comprises two vital roles. They work as the subject matter expert in a team with the Plant Manager to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, various other regulatory and certification requirements, and with current Good Manufacturing Practices related to Safe Quality Foods. They also manage the day-to-day operations and policies of the on-site lab providing technical expertise to ensure accurate, reliable results are provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (BS in a Hard Science preferred)
• Management experience (1-3 years)
• Expert with Office 365 (primarily Excel, SharePoint, Word, Outlook)
• Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Practitioner certified preferred (or trained within 1st year)
• Process Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Animal Feed certified preferred (or trained within 1st year)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certified preferred (or trained within 1st year)
• Analytical
• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Hands on
• Self sufficient
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multi-task
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to quickly research issues and develop a network of resources to come to an informed and logical course of action
• Clear verbal communication
• Attentive and respectful
• Calm
• Reliable

Nice To Haves

• Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS) regulatory experience preferred (regarding certifications for foreign exports)

Responsibilities

• Oversee, update, and verify the site’s SQF systems
• Oversee the site’s ISO 17025 systems
• Conduct internal audits at other sites
• Be the primary contact point and guide for external auditing bodies including USDA, APHIS, USFDA, MO Dept. of Agriculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), SQF, etc.
• Be the scientific technical lead and regulatory subject matter expert to guide the plant and lab personnel with aid from the Corporate Quality and Legal teams
• Participate in monitoring Quality email inboxes during off-hours to respond to Quality issues in a timely manner
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Quality Leads and Technicians
• Assist in hiring and training quality personnel
• Evaluating employee performance
• Address and resolve team conflicts
• Approve and assist in covering Paid Time Off
• Oversee and train others in lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Assist in creation and maintenance of a Quality budget
• Oversee the on-site Retain program and 3rd party testing as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees