Quality Manager

Summary Responsible for leading, maintaining, and executing all aspects of Quality Assurance and Food Safety for the plant. Coach, teach, mentor, and manage the Quality and Food Safety teams onsite. Utilize lean tools and root cause analysis to continuously improve the existing quality system. Ensure all requirements from customers, regulatory, and 3rd party certifications are met and in compliance. Job Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Manage all Quality and Food Safety programs including HACCP, Food Safety Plans, Food Quality Plans, Identity Preserved Certifications, IA Vulnerability, and Food DefenseExecute a robust internal audit program to ensure site it always audit ready all the timeParticipate in Hearthside Production System requirements such as Drumbeat (Daily Directional Setting), Weekly KPI, Lean Steering Committee, and Tiered AuditingLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions/Preventative Action (CAPA) investigationsCoach, teach, and mentor the QA and Food Safety teams to build bench strength and career paths for employeesCollaborate with all plant leadership to drive quality culture improvements and consumer complaint reductionsCoordinate multidisciplinary activities among various team members assuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective finalityAdministrate all product specifications and associated floor instructions assuring compliance with regulatory label requirements.Ensure food standard compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, and company policy.Assess Environmental Monitoring Programs to ensure continued seek and destroy approach to pathogensOversee the Hold and Release program, ensuring proper hold verifications and disposition processesLead Trace and Mock Recall exercisesMeasure and monitor various company KPIs and drive for improvements in key performance areasLead customer QA discussions related to quality or food safety incidents in the plantAdvise commercialization and production teams on process specifications, process capabilities, and customer requirements to include recipe and sensory attributesSupport commercialization teams in integrating customer and compliance requirements into internal specifications and critical quality parametersSQF Practitioner or other GFSI scheme by plant and PCQI dutiesTrend and analyze data as need to drive improvements in the plant (EMP, Pest Control, Consumer Complaints, etc.)Support all aspects of sanitation, including allergen matrix and control programs, chemical control programs, pest control programs, cleaning validations including all sanitation systems as assigned.May perform other functions as needed. Required Competencies & Knowledge Knowledge of: Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability AssessmentsPreventative control validationsSMART goal setting and team coachingBasic RCA and CAPA toolsSanitation ProgramsEnvironmental Monitoring ProgramsRobust Hold and Release Program RequirementsSkilled in: Personnel developmentTeam buildingInternal auditingProcedure and Standard Work generationRisk AssessmentsDemonstrated proficiency in advanced quality statistics, measurement systems analysis and continuous improvement required.Strong understanding of plant GFSI scheme and its implementation is required. PCQI/ Food Safety Plans / HACCP Plan development and maintenance Ability To Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Manage multiple projects at a timeDirect various program activities within the plantInfluence Quality Culture behaviorsRecognize food safety & quality gaps and provide a plan to addressWork collaboratively with all departmentsEnsure collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and Maker’s Pride staff. Proficiency In MS Office SuiteSAP a Plus Work Environment Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, heat, cold, moving machinery, forklifts, and slippery floors50% of work in an office settingHandle daily employee issues. Physical Requirements Ability to use hands and fingers.Ability to see, hear and talk.Employee frequently required to sitEmployee daily required to walk, climb and/or balance.Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.Walk up to 400 yards to necessary Production areasStand, walk and climb stairs on an infrequent basis. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business/science-related field is preferred, Post-graduate degree a plus. Equivalent work experience as appropriate and approved by Platform Quality Director.3 or more years of related work experience, including 2 or more years of experience managing and leading a Quality and food safety / sanitation staff in a related food or pharma manufacturing environmentPCQI Certification and/or HACCP Certification is idealMust be detailed-oriented, have strong self-confidence and leadership skills and have excellent oral and written communication skills.SPC and Microsoft Suite computer experienceAudit facilitation experience is neededStrong knowledge and understanding of sanitationDepartment budget and KPI management experience Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply. The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $85,788 - $128,682/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.