Quality Manager

I AM Acquisition [159004] • Elgin, IL

9d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is the top person responsible for quality, ensuring the safety of all food produced by the company. With the support of their team, they manage the following items: quality systems, food defense, regulatory compliance, food safety, sanitation, quality documentation and quality certifications. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste in processes and find efficiencies within the organization. REPORTS TO : Regional Quality Assurance Manager ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Primary plant liaison with customers on quality requirements, testing, and concerns. Investigate quality issues and implement remediation to prevent recurrence. Conduct internal audits of plant quality systems, customer requirements, sanitation practices, HACCP plan, calibration schedules and results, test methods, batch formulas versus official formulas, allergen control procedures, traceability program and others as required by the customer, PPM, or SQF. Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, requirements, and expectations. Interpret existing or potential customer requirements and expectations and integrate them into PPG processes. Work with all internal departments to confirm the necessary resources and support are present for the operation to meet facility objectives and maintain outstanding customer relations and production quality. Develop goals and provide feedback for direct reports and department downline related to department improvements, quality standards, and food safety. Observe and actively promote all facility safety and sanitation policies and procedures designed to protect the health and safety of our employees. Assist Plant Management during execution of special projects as required or other duties as assigned. In the event of absence or vacancy the backup will be the Quality Systems Specialist.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in managing food industry quality systems
• Certifications (HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI)
• Experience in plant and laboratory safety programs
• Experience in plant continuous improvement programs
• Thorough understanding of food plant GMP’s.
• Knowledgeable in the use of measurement and the statistical techniques used in problem solving, capability assessment and reliability.
• Proficient in Statistical Process Control and statistical techniques and presentation methods relative to quality principles.
• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Primary plant liaison with customers on quality requirements, testing, and concerns.
• Investigate quality issues and implement remediation to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct internal audits of plant quality systems, customer requirements, sanitation practices, HACCP plan, calibration schedules and results, test methods, batch formulas versus official formulas, allergen control procedures, traceability program and others as required by the customer, PPM, or SQF.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, requirements, and expectations.
• Interpret existing or potential customer requirements and expectations and integrate them into PPG processes.
• Work with all internal departments to confirm the necessary resources and support are present for the operation to meet facility objectives and maintain outstanding customer relations and production quality.
• Develop goals and provide feedback for direct reports and department downline related to department improvements, quality standards, and food safety.
• Observe and actively promote all facility safety and sanitation policies and procedures designed to protect the health and safety of our employees.
• Assist Plant Management during execution of special projects as required or other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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