Quality Assurance Manager

BHJ USA LLC • Logansport, IN

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About The Position

BHJ USA, LLC. is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. We are seeking a motivated individual to assure consistent quality of production for plant by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices (GMP) systems; validating processes, and providing documentation by performing the following duties:

Requirements

• H.S. education or GED with at least (1-3) years experience or equivalent education and/or experience
• Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Service oriented
• Ability to communicate with people across all organizational levels
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect
• Experience in a QA or QC role
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the meat processing industry is desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
• Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop manufacturing and training methods
• Analyze and prepare responses to customer requests, including but not limited to; audits, quality statement and new specifications
• Update and maintain HACCP programs and lead scheduled HACCP team meetings
• Responsible for calibration and updating of in house analytical testing equipment and communication with equipment vendors regarding technical issues and updates
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a Food Safety/Defense Program which complies with USDA/FDA objectives including Food Safety Modernization Act
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) forms
• In consultation with VP Operations, oversee contact to USDA-APHIS, USDA-FSIS, Nebraska State Department of Agriculture, and FDA
• Coordinate group QA initiatives with other QA Managers
• In consultation with Plant Manager, responsible for ensuring plant operates in compliance with all laws and regulations
• Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
• Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company at assigned work location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees