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Rich Products Corporation is known around the world as the founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and the leading supporter and solutions provider to the Food Service, In-Store Bakery and Retail marketplaces. We are one of the world's premier family-owned food companies with more than 7,300 associates worldwide.

We currently have a great opportunity as Quality Assurance Manager at our Brunswick facility. Please visit www.richs.com/careers to apply for this position or view other exciting opportunities.

Manages 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, implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant's, division's and the corporation's business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans. Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.

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 Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field

5 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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified candidates to apply. As part of our efforts to provide a safe and productive environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background investigations.