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Summary:

The Quality Control Manager has a wide variety of responsibilities. He/She is responsible

for performing analysis on raw materials as well as finished product in order to ensure

that the company receives and releases only the highest quality of products. He/She is

responsible for analyzing all products and reporting all findings to the Quality Control

Director. He/She directly reports to the Quality Control Director and Plant

Manager. He/She is also responsible for immediately communicating with the Quality

Control Director and Plant Manager any issues that he/she sees in the plant. The

Quality Control Manger is required to perform his/her job functions in accordance with

all company policies, operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA,

FDA, USDA Laws and Guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Drawing samples of and analyzing all incoming raw materials and finished products
• Inputting all gathered data into the database & printing reports
• Notifying a Company Officer that materials are ready for disposition
• Having Director approve all records and materials for incoming materials
• Filing supplier documentation including certificates of analysis, specifications, Kosher certificates, letters of guarantee, etc.
• Immediately notifying Director of any missing paperwork or discrepancies
• Regularly monitoring QC1 Hold in conjunction with Inventory Control to ensure timely removal of old product
• Distributing paperwork for MDRs, Corrective Action Reports, rejection signs, etc.
• Reprogramming and checking all metal detectors as necessary for various products
• Entering, printing and filing Foreign Material data into database daily
• Collecting and running microbiological and chemical tests on incoming and outgoing products, including sending to third party lab when necessary
• Immediately notifying the QC Director of any problems/issues
• Cleaning instruments, equipment and the lab when necessary
• Conduct various physical, chemical and microbiological analyses on incoming raw materials as well as finished product
• Monitor all finished materials including weight, nitrogen flushing, product labeling, allergen labeling, Kosher labeling, etc.
• Filing of all customer requirement documents
• Filing current Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in plant as well as Pest Control Chemicals
• Create MDR’s, CAR’s, Product Problem Notices, Product Incident Reports
• Logging levels of foreign material in raw materials and finished products
• Have knowledge of how to coordinate sterilization or fumigation of product
• Have knowledge of Kosher Certification and company’s interaction with Chicago Rabbinical Council including monthly audits by cRc
• Conduct allergen/sanitation swabbing to prevent cross contamination and verify satisfactory cleaning of equipment
• Have basic knowledge of State and Local Health Department Laws, FDA and USDA guidelines or willing to learn
• Have knowledge of Recall System and understand how and when to use it
• Have knowledge of in house and contracted pest control schedule
• Have knowledge of in house sanitation and maintenance schedules
• Have knowledge of SQF Standards and Code
• Have knowledge of and comply will all HACCP Program requirements
• Immediately alert QC Director of any deviation from HACCP Program
• Investigating product related to returned product, customer complaints and inquiries
• Conducting analysis of all returned products and damaged product
• Calibrate and test all metal detectors, scales, roasting temperatures, cooler thermometers, etc. per schedule
• Filing of all records relating to incoming raw materials and finished products
• Perform random “hand checks” to ensure proper hand washing techniques being followed by all employees
• Filling in for multiple other positions on short notice during absences, sickness, travel, etc.
• Should be able to safely lift 35 LB on occasion or with assistance
• Other tasks as requested which relate to Quality Control Department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English
• Computer skills necessary in MS Office (WINMAN/Bartender (Training Provided))
• Basic knowledge of GMP’s/HACCP/FDA/USDA/SQF and Company Food Safety Program
• Experience working in a food manufacturing/plant environment
• Understanding of product, food safety, food quality, manufacturing and paperwork flow

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science/agricultural field
• 1-3 years experience in food manufacturing/processing
• Be detail minded, clear, organized, and efficient at all times
• Willing to take instructions from upper management other than immediate supervisor.

 ***This job is a temp-to-perm position.***