Quality Assurance Manager - Milk
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Manager provides overall leadership and oversight of quality assurance programs at a production facility, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position is based in Denver, Colorado. The manager leads quality assurance activities; develops and implements quality control policies and procedures; monitors food safety regulatory compliance and works with regulatory bodies during inspections; and oversees inspections and quality controls throughout production. The role includes auditing processes and suppliers, maintaining quality documentation and records, and working with procurement to set standards for incoming raw materials. The manager also develops and delivers training for production staff, coordinates with customer service to address quality concerns, leads investigations into non-conformances and deviations, and implements corrective and preventive actions. The role promotes continuous improvement, collaborates with research and development on new products, and develops and oversees emergency response plans and crisis management for quality incidents.
Requirements
- Three or more years of leadership experience in a production environment.
- Two or more years of experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Certification in HACCP Principles and Preventive Controls for Human Food.
- Strong production background and ability to turn data into action.
- Ability to manage and develop employees.
- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn additional business-related applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all quality assurance activities within the production facility.
- Develop and implement comprehensive quality control policies and procedures.
- Monitor food safety regulations and ensure facility compliance; collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
- Implement and monitor quality control measures throughout production and conduct regular product inspections.
- Audit production processes, identify improvement opportunities, and work with production and other departments to implement enhancements.
- Establish and maintain quality control documentation and accurate records of quality-related activities and results.
- Work with procurement to set and maintain quality standards for incoming raw materials and audit suppliers against specifications.
- Develop and deliver quality control training for production staff and keep the team informed about changes in standards and regulations.
- Work with customer service to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction.
- Lead investigations into quality non-conformances and deviations, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.
- Promote continuous improvement and implement initiatives to improve quality performance.
- Collaborate with research and development to ensure new products meet quality standards and provide input on quality during product development.
- Develop and oversee emergency response plans for quality issues and lead crisis management efforts to minimize the impact of incidents.
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through Stream.
- Associate discounts.
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
- Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
- Inclusive work environment.
- Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits.
- May be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
