QA MANAGER WANTED ON MID DELMARVA

The position is for a QA Manager for a food manufacturing plant.  The salary range on this position will depend on experience.  Our client offers a full range of benefits, including Health, vacation and personal days, sick days, and short and long term disability.  This position has an ideal start date of mid to late November. 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (if you do not meet these 4, you will NOT be considered.)

A.   BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field Associate degree accepted with 10 years of experience.

B.   AT LEAST 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A FDA REGULATED MANUFACTURING COMPANY

C.   SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

D.   SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND 21CFR

If you do not know what 21CFR is, you are not qualified for this position.

Please note that the "realistic" work hours of this position are generally around 6:45 am to 5-7PM M-F and there are occasionally some Saturday hours.

If you are interested and qualified, please email you resume to Blair@HiringAuthorities.com

This is an exempt position.  The work hours are generally 630am to 6pm M-F and some Saturday hours will be required, depending on production.

Below is a general job description for this type of QA position.

A QA Manager oversees all plant units responsible for monitoring and ensuring plant products are safe and meet customer specifications and company quality and reliability standards. Develops and implements short-term and mid-term business plans for department, and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages and directs staff responsible for microbiological testing and other quality control testing of plant products. Oversees maintenance of the weight and defect control programs in accordance with plant and company standards.

Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.

Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.

May serve as a member of the plant's Steering Team.

Resolves hotline complaints about plant products, maintaining necessary records regarding the problem's resolution. Meets with vendors, customers and quality representatives and other company staff to discuss and resolve quality issues.

Ensures that the company's product "hold" policies and procedures are communicated to plant staff and that the plant adheres to the procedures. Recommends, as appropriate, the suspension of production or the release of product when quality standards are not achieved.

Leads and/or participates in quality audits of the plant.

Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality improvements.

Develops, maintains and reports required operational information to management. Ensures all quality-related information required for regulatory reviews and reporting is maintained by the plant.

Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.

Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies. Follows up on work orders, with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.

Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and quality control practices. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.

Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support business objectives. BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field

3 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment

Demonstrated knowledge and application of statistical process control, quality assurance  techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens and pest control

Demonstrated knowledge of refrigeration

Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)

Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment

Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations including basic statistical analysis

Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software

Will be required to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing as part of production activities out on the floor. Will be required to see and hear well enough to understand associates questions and respond to their concerns. Will be required to work in freezers, near noisy machinery, near confined spaces as part of daily production activities

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates to apply. As part of their efforts to provide a safe and productive environment and hire talented and qualified associates, they maintain a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background investigations.

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