Manager, Quality

Quality Manager

• Mississippi
• Manager, Quality Reports to Plant Manager

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required 5 years of management experience and 3+ years of quality experience; preferably in the food or beverage industry minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer product manufacturer.
• Effective negotiation skills with the ability to listen excellent verbal and written communication skills strong MS Office skills positive attitude with the ability to multi-task ability to work independently, self-starter, and energetic.
• HACCP certified, or the ability to become certified upon hiring.
• Knowledge of QACCP, SOP, GMPs, FSMA, and GFSI

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

• The manager, of the quality position is responsible for managing quality assurance at the plant level for multi-state distribution.
• This position must ensure that the company produces safe products of the highest and most consistent quality by overseeing various branded and private label production.
• This position will aid in the assessment of operations and manage the implementation of corporate quality assurance policies and programs at the plant level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act and ensure quality assurance programs are followed.
• Monitor product quality, supervise the quality team, and maintain audit readiness. Develop HACCP and QACCP plans, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate QA efforts with R&D, stay current with industry guidelines, and manage change.
• Analyze financial data, maintain confidentiality, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge in sanitation, customer service, production processes, and regulatory standards.
• Able to identify complex problems and implement solutions.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Impact: (tactical) specify new products, processes, and standards based on organization strategy or set short to mid-term operational plans.
• Communication: (negotiate) agree by managing communications through discussions and compromise.
• Issues are short-term operational, mid-term tactical, or limited strategic nature.
• Innovation: (modify) adapt or enhance quality or value in existing methods; make better as a part of day-to-day activities.
• Problem-solving: (complexity) problems and issues require broad-based solutions that require consideration typically of two of three dimensions: operational, financial, and human.
• Team leader: coaches team members (at least three) in skills; leads, schedules, allocates, and monitors work.

GMP & PPE required:

• While on the production floor in the plant, you will be required to follow and help enforce all GMP regulations in the plant.
• Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs.
• It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations.
• Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.