Quality Manager

Description:

Position Title: Quality Manager

Location: Elgin, IL

Internal/External Posting: External

AI Applicant Selection Used: NoSalary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

This role is the top person responsible for quality, ensuring the safety of all food produced by the company. With the support of their team, they manage the following items: quality systems, food defense, regulatory compliance, food safety, sanitation, quality documentation and quality certifications. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste in processes and find efficiencies within the organization.

REPORTS TO:

Regional Quality Assurance Manager

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Primary plant liaison with customers on quality requirements, testing, and concerns.
• Investigate quality issues and implement remediation to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct internal audits of plant quality systems, customer requirements, sanitation practices, HACCP plan, calibration schedules and results, test methods, batch formulas versus official formulas, allergen control procedures, traceability program and others as required by the customer, PPM, or SQF.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, requirements, and expectations.
• Interpret existing or potential customer requirements and expectations and integrate them into PPG processes.
• Work with all internal departments to confirm the necessary resources and support are present for the operation to meet facility objectives and maintain outstanding customer relations and production quality.
• Develop goals and provide feedback for direct reports and department downline related to department improvements, quality standards, and food safety.
• Observe and actively promote all facility safety and sanitation policies and procedures designed to protect the health and safety of our employees.
• Assist Plant Management during execution of special projects as required or other duties as assigned.
• In the event of absence or vacancy the backup will be the Quality Systems Specialist.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in managing food industry quality systems
• Certifications (HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI)
• Experience in plant and laboratory safety programs
• Experience in plant continuous improvement programs
• Thorough understanding of food plant GMP’s.
• Knowledgeable in the use of measurement and the statistical techniques used in problem solving, capability assessment and reliability. Proficient in Statistical Process Control and statistical techniques and presentation methods relative to quality principles.
• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a technical field.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate on machinery or production lines.
• The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods, often upwards of 50% of the day.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or bend, often upwards of 50% of the day.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (With or without corrective lenses)

SAFETY:

• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting.
• The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal.