Quality Systems Manager

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Brentwood, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful Quality Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing, assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining a Quality and Food Safety Program that ensures all products are within specifications and meet all food safety and quality requirements. The successful Quality Systems Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of Quality Assurance documentation. As such he or she will be required to work in varied environments, including hot, wet, cold and other. He or she will move throughout the plant and may be required to work outside as well. Will be required to travel and work on all shifts and all days of the week to ensure the quality of our product and facility. Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Attended a Chemical Safety Training Session within the past 12 months.
Has attended GMP, FSMA, Food Defense Awareness, and Allergen Training.
Shall meet all requirements of the SQF Program.
Shall meet all requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls program. Including obtaining PCQI training and intentional adulteration training.
Shall comply with all FMP requirements.
Shall comply with all requirements for Personal Protective Equipment as defined by appropriate plant procedures.
Shall comply with all Safety rules and policies.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to follow and disseminate both written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to work well with and direct others in the completion of tasks essential to the performance of top-quality work and cleaning procedures.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
Proficient with and enjoy detailed work.
Analytical skills for data interpretation.
Strategic thinking to develop training plans and reports.
Strong communication skills for collaborating with various locations and personnel.

Responsibilities

Responsible for compliance with regulatory, food safety, food quality, and customer requirements.
Act as a primary PCQI for daily paperwork signoff once training is completed.
Manage and oversee the TraceGrains program for the facility.
Work in conjunction with procurement manager to obtain necessary documentation for the supplier approval program for all incoming ingredients and packaging.
Editing and implementing new and existing SOPs as needed.
Maintain laboratory supply inventory and order as needed.
Site liaison to Ecolab Chemical Account Representative for SSOP validations.
Oversight of all equipment calibration certification evidence in the facility (scales, thermometers, Ph Meter, etc.).
Validate completion and effectiveness of all corrective actions, CAPAs, and RCAs in the facility.
Work in conjunction with Sanitation Management to ensure Master Sanitation is in compliance.
Ensure the plant programs comply with government regulations regarding quality control and coordinate activities related to visits from regulatory agencies and/or third-party auditors.
Assist QA Manager with any additional tasks.
In the event of the QA Assistant’s absence, the Plant Manager shall assign these responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.