Quality Manager

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•London, KY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Direct all quality assurance and food safety functions. Plan, direct and manage all quality assurance practices and procedures adhering to local, state and federal food processing manufacturing guidelines.

Requirements

KPI management experience needed.
Audit preparation and execution experience.
Must be knowledgeable in GMP's, OSHA, SSOPs, and HACCP.
Must also have a working knowledge of cleaning chemicals used in the food industry and the PPE needed during handling or use.
Proficient in MS Office.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to author Standard Operating Procedures or Policies that will apply to the operation of the Sanitation department.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of other members of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, mark-ups, gross margins, interest, commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Seeks clarification if uncertainty exists.
Maintain harmonious relations with employees from all departments and from all levels.
Lead ‘best in class’ behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus.
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university: or one to two years related experience and/or training: or equivalent education & experience.
3 or more years of quality supervisory or management experience is required.
Experience working in food manufacturing.
Familiar with state and federal food processing regulations.
Serves as BRC point of contact, or be willing to immediately pursue necessary training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

SAP a plus.
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain HACCP plan.
Manage, verify and validate all pre-requisite programs and policies.
Audit Quality Assurance functions to assure continued compliance requirements.
Administrate all product specifications assuring compliance with customer and regulatory label requirements.
Make thorough inspections of departments and areas, creating and maintaining written reports of findings and coordination corrective action as required.
Develop all ingredient and nutritional information to be in regulatory compliance.
Ensure food standard compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, GMP, customer requirements and company policy.
Monitor inspection of all incoming materials, ensuring proper rotation of same.
Enforce GMP/HACCP standards and company policy at all times.
BRC and PCQI responsibilities.
Establish and implement training needs of personnel to ensure they have the required competencies to carry out functions affecting product, legality, safety, and quality.
Maintain high quality and integrity throughout facility.
Oversight for the sanitation department.
Carries out manager responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
May perform other functions as needed.