Quality Manager

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

1d•$92,028 - $138,042

About The Position

Join the PAK The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive, and food product industries. 30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team. Position Title: Quality Manager Reporting into Title: Director of Operations-Liquids Business and Department: ABF/L – Quality Position Purpose/Summary: Key accountability in Managing Quality Systems in compliance with customer specifications. Perform audits and provide reports and recommendations to senior management based on audit findings. Serve as technical expert for all Plant Quality, Validation, and Regulatory matters. Direct Reports Quality Supervisor, Quality Inspectors, and Documentation Retention and Control Clerk Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables All duties as assigned and the following specific activities. All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

Requirements

Education: BS Degree in Chemistry. Biology, Quality or related field
Coursework in Quality, Management/Supervision/People Skills (Interpersonal Relationships).
Experience: Minimum of Five years related industry experience
Experience in liquid fill manufacturing and minimum three (3) years building and leading QA teams
Experience in commercial lab settings
Working knowledge of ISO reqs, CAPA, FMEA, etc.
Excellent Knowledge and application of Quality System policies and procedures
Detail Oriented
Motivational / Team Building skills
Ability to engage staff
Must be able to read blueprints.
Communication: Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), to communicate with all personnel.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of three or more Direct Reports with overall responsibility for Quality Assurance Department and Analytical Lab analysis/testing
Monitors all manufacturing procedures to ensure compliance to customer’s specifications.
Oversees inspections and ensures quality problems are identified and resolved.
Perform and/or arrange QA/QC audits of the facility.
Responsible for all Plant Regulatory matters including FDA, ISO, EPA, AIB, OSHA compliance and maintenance of facility and product registrations.
Oversee investigations and corrective actions relating to product quality problems and recommends changes or improvements
Manage all specification documentation and control
Manage and maintain all cGMP documentation
Interface with Customer QA Departments; serve as technical resource for all Quality and Regulatory issues
Responsible for completing statistical analysis on all appropriate processes
Ensure appropriate training of all departmental personnel and coordinate inter-department communications.
Oversee preparation of and approval for all company SOP’s.
Complete and/or verify accurate completion of all documentation (forms, reports, etc.)
Responsible for all label storage, distribution and reconciliation.
Insure compliance to cGMP methods and practices are being utilized in manufacturing process
Is on call 24 hours to answer questions from 2nd and 3rd shift