Quality Assurance Manager - Milk

Albertsons • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Manager provides overall leadership and oversight of quality assurance programs at a production facility in Denver, Colorado. The role ensures product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the facility. The manager leads quality assurance activities, develops and implements policies and procedures, works with regulatory bodies, and partners with production, procurement, customer service, and research and development teams.

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.
• Strong 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 inspections to verify products meet quality standards.
• Audit production processes, identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate with relevant departments on enhancements.
• Establish and maintain quality control documentation and accurate records of quality-related activities and results.
• Work with procurement to set quality standards for incoming raw materials and audit suppliers.
• Develop and deliver quality control training for production staff and communicate changes to standards and regulations.
• Partner with customer service to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions that support customer satisfaction.
• Lead investigations into non-conformance and deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.
• Promote continuous improvement and implement initiatives to improve quality performance.
• Work with the research and development team to ensure new products meet quality standards and provide input during product development.
• Develop and oversee emergency response plans for quality issues and lead crisis management efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with 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.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed