Manager - Quality Assurance

About the role

The Manager – Quality Assurance oversees and directs the efforts of the plant, ensuring compliance with HACCP/GMP standards and handling quality assurance activities such as syrup preparation and distribution, microbiology, sanitation, finished product analysis, package integrity testing, and investigations of consumer complaints.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and train associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Builds positive associate morale
• Ensures local, state, federal, and Coca-Cola quality standards are met for products produced by the facility
• Oversees and directs the efforts of the plant Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan, including GMP development, auditing, and corrective action plan development
• Investigates, reports, and formulates corrective action plans on plant specific consumer complaints, food safety complaints, and complaint trends
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 3 to 5 year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to four (2-4) years’ prior supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of current Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) / Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) regulations
• Working knowledge of lab equipment

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc. (X) None = 0% (0 hrs) (L) Limited = 1% (1 hr) (O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) (F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) (R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) (C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)
• Requirement Frequency: Sit O Stand O Walk O Bend O Kneel/Squat O Climb Stairs O Crawling O Overhead Reach O Typing L Vehicle Operation L PPE/Special Clothing C Grasp O Push/Pull O Fine Manipulation O Lift up to 50 lbs F Carry up to 50 lbs F Pushing up to 50 lbs F Pulling up to 50 lbs F Exposure to Water F Exposure to Chemicals O Exposure to Weather O Exposure to Noise O

Skills

• Leadership and organizational skills

Benefits

Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle

Pay

Competitive Compensation

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Possible Weekends) 6:30 am until work is complete