QA Manager

fgf brands • Brownsburg, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As Quality Assurance Manager (QA Program Leader), you will be responsible for designing, executing, and assisting in the day-to-day management of QA activities in our manufacturing plants. You will be leading a team consisting of QA technicians, all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Postsecondary degree in a relevant field (preferably Biology or Food Science)
• A minimum of 5 years in a QA leadership role within a food manufacturing environment is required
• Internal auditor training/certificate
• Knowledge and experience of HACCP, GMPs
• Experience with the implementation and maintenance of a GFSI audit program
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent MS Office skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or education in continuous improvement, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing is highly desirable
• Knowledge in the 5Why process is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the QA team across 3 shifts, ensuring that tasks are conducted consistently, efficiently, and meet the needs of the business.
• Developing a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team-building skills, leadership, open communications, encouraging input, and constructive performance management.
• Work with all levels of management in providing expertise, technical support, recommendations, and leadership as it pertains to QA and Food Safety activities.
• Review the implementation and efficacy of the quality systems by conducting regular internal audits, which support the GFSI program
• Lead HACCP, GMP, and BRC program, including updates, maintenance, verifications, and validation as required.
• Act as a cross-functional liaison to ensure all plants are meeting regulatory and compliance requirements for all stakeholders.
• Scheduling and conducting monthly GMP, internal, and external audits with your cross-functional team. Coordinate and lead 3rd party audits
• Complete supplier audits as required and evaluate suppliers based on risk
• Evaluate audit findings and implement and/or recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions, ensuring effective closure.
• Introduce and support innovative approaches to current audit best practices while simultaneously working with the team to document new policies and practices as required.
• Identify training needs supporting the Quality and Food Safety programs and organize training.
• Perform GMP, HACCP technical and SOP training as required.
• Draft and implement quality assurance/food safety policies and procedures
• Assist with cross-functional SOP development and ensure that facility SOPs and related documents are in the correct format, properly stored, and distributed as per manufacturing excellence requirements
• Conduct a Risk Assessment for all quality-related non-conformities and work on solving the most critical items.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis to solve critical non-conformities. Knowledge in the 5Why process is an asset.
• Assist in follow-up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in the plant process or resulting from customer complaints.
• Ensure that the pest control program is being maintained and liaise with the operation to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement and training of Team Members

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401 (k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager