Quality Systems Manager

TULKOFF FOOD PRODUCTS OHIO LLC•Sharonville, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Quality Manager is to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines, internal quality, food safety standards and policies.

Requirements

BS in Food Science or equivalent
3 - 5 years of current work experience in a quality function within a food or beverage manufacturing environment
Knowledge of and practical experience with HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements
Decisive, practical and analytical ability to solve day-to-day food safety and quality problems
Able to multitask and manage a team of Quality Technicians
Must have attained proper certifications to operate and oversee a food manufacturing facility in state of California
Ability to work closely with all departments to ensure consistent product and to meet the production schedules
Perform duties using effective communication skills and other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

SQF Certified preferred

Responsibilities

Create, implement and monitor quality assurance programs and oversee the Sanitation Program.
Perform as the primary SQF Practitioner and HACCP leader for TFPO.
Oversee, be involved and communicate the implementation, review and maintenance of corporate policies and programs in accordance with current SQF Code to ensure product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality.
Implement company guidelines for quality programs and standards that meet or exceed customer requirements.
Monitor and improve quality systems to ensure products manufactured are within State Federal regulations and clients’ expectations.
Monitor facility and ensure all standards and processing parameters are maintained.
Utilize knowledge and experience to make the final decision on product or process acceptability.
Work with Sales, R&D, Production, and directly with customers to define and improve product specifications.
Communicate and enforce TFPO standards in different areas: ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee Quality Control functions and Quality Technicians
Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and issues
Proactively offer solutions to issues noted during operations/gmp inspections
Manage the certification programs and third-party audits (Kosher, AIB, BRC).
Primary contact for GFCO
Provide technical support and direction to the plant to address process improvements.
Enforce and oversee the administration of Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform annual reviews of subordinate employees.