Job description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the coordination and direction of all laboratory activity, third party audit activity, FSMA Programs, and all other regulatory programs. Ensure that weights comply, yet are tight to standard, and that all employees are trained in all areas of Quality Systems. Expected to achieve maximum efficiency of operations with assurance of producing quality products in a safe and sanitary work environment.

• Plan, assign, and direct work within assigned areas to ensure that product is produced, tested, and deemed compliant at the lowest possible cost consistent with established specifications for quality and quantity.

• Build a quality team capable of sustaining the company’s profitability, goals, and vision, ensuring maximum performance in accordance with the requirements outlined in the NCIMS laboratory certification program, company policies, and local regulations.

• Implement, maintain, and audit against company standards and all quality systems in the facility.

• Ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal guidelines, and regulations, functioning as Quality and Food Safety Advisor on projects and day-to-day plant operations and managing regulatory and third-party audits. Acts as the plants primary FSMA personnel and is responsible to maintain programs consistent with 3rd party audit criteria. Will drive team to eventual 3rd party audit certification.

• Maintain effective inventory control program to support material needs for the operation of the laboratory.

• Analyze/evaluate lab results and customer/consumer complaints to identify and communicate quality issues and trends.

• Oversee pest control program.

• Provide quality and food safety training to plant personnel as required.

• Implement and drive process consistency and cross functional collaboration utilizing Continuous Improvement methodology that results in process improvement and cost saving initiatives.

• Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with supply chain leadership team.

• Partner with all functional departments to ensure meeting business unit and company safety, service, cost, and people goals.

• Provide supervision of assigned work group in ensuring effective selection, retention, and performance management of laboratory and quality control employees.

• Maintain an understanding of go-to market strategies based on customer demands, manufacturing capabilities, and storage capacities.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

• Follow and enforce all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Follow and enforce all safety and security policies and procedures.

• Wear and always enforce appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Follow and enforce all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.

• Conduct routine Plant Audits and maintain corrective action records.

• Develop shelf-life program and achieve >98% end of code compliance.

• Benchmark and set targets for overall laboratory performance and personnel.

• Maintain all regulatory records for plant ratings and/ or check ratings.

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and/ or equivalent job-related experience

• Minimum of 5 years significant, direct, and practical Laboratory Management experience in food/beverage, consumer products, or manufacturing industry required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical testing methodologies and Statistical Process Control.

• Advanced knowledge and experience with capital and working budgets, P&L, regulatory body compliance, and manufacturing operations.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology, highly preferred.

• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships to drive company strategy and efficient methods in achieving the lowest landed cost possible.

• Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks and removing obstacles.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex sets of data and make business recommendations based on analysis.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and in a variety of cultures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

• To stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift, work constantly in a cold damp environment, mental focus, math skills, and communication skills.

• Complete company training on the safe operation of a lift truck/ Forklift.

• Candidate must always be aware of their surroundings and work environment and must follow all company safety policies.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Midland Farms will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is located near Albany, NY. Are you willing to relocate?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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