Quality Systems Manager

McCormick & Company•Gretna, LA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is seeking a Quality Systems Manager for its Gretna, LA plant. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and auditing of Quality Systems across all plant departments, managing sanitation, ensuring GMP compliance, and overseeing the HACCP program. The position ensures compliance with corporate, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
4 years of manufacturing QC experience, with at least 2 years of food manufacturing QC experience.
Understanding of food processing requirements and government regulations.
Ability to work independently.
Flexible work hours.
Good organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with HACCP programs and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Liquid products knowledge.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and implementation of the Plant's Quality Systems Policies and Procedures.
Ensuring each department has appropriate systems in place to assure compliance with all expectations and providing assistance to develop such programs.
Documenting the Plant's HACCP Program, ensuring verifications and validations are current.
Ensuring food safety by conducting/supervising internal audits, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and working with Production and Engineering to verify line changes.
Facilitating third-party and regulatory audits for the Plant.
Maintaining documentation of all Quality programs to assist and support Customer Audits.
Providing feedback to all Plant departments on sanitation and GMP issues.
Monitoring warehouse performance in the areas of sanitation/pest control and conducting ongoing audits.
Making strategic purchases to maintain quality systems and managing related implementation projects.
Overseeing Quality System programs, HACCP, pest control, CGMP, Recall, Food Allergen, and Sanitation Complaint processes.
Coordinating Plant activities and training related to Divisional and Corporate Quality System Programs.