Quality Assurance Manager

Are you looking for a role in a company built on Honesty, Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing? A company that believes in reinvestment in their facilities, employees, and surrounding communities. Grain Millers Inc. is a leading supplier of conventional and organic whole grain ingredients and since its founding in 1986, has grown to become one of the largest grain millers in North America with facilities across the United States and Canada.

Grain Millers Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Marion, Indiana.

The Quality Manager is responsible for the Quality, Food Safety and Legality for all programs and practices for the facility. The individual supports and upholds all policies and procedures including safety, quality and regulatory requirements. This role supports production by ensuring the production team has the necessary tools to produce safe, high quality, legally compliant products for Grain Millers customers.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all food safety (PCQI) programs.
• Lead and coordinate traceability exercises a minimum of semi-annually.
• Lead the Quality Team in supporting the plant's initiatives to provide, high quality, legally compliant and safe food.
• Oversee the Quality & Sanitation Teams in all factions of the milling process from receiving to shipping.
• Resource for all regulations to the Management Team at the plant.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, record maintenance and updating of all food safety and regulatory programs.
• Communicating trends analysis of goals or objectives to team members and facilitate corrective/preventive action and resolutions.
• Coordinate any ordering and sourcing Lab equipment as required. Complete supplier approvals and customer surveys as required.
• Oversees the analysis of grain samples, in process and finished product samples using scientific methods. Supports GFCO & organic programs as an actor in the broader quality team.
• Responsible for the ongoing certification of GFSI schematic.
• Responsible for quality audits of all types including systems, process and product audits.
• In conjunction with the Grain Millers Sales Team and senior management, determining appropriate specifications for customer's finished product needs.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to customers in developing specifications and problem solving.
• Responsible for ensuring that all product shipping to Customers meet Customer requirements.
• Coordinate activities with General Manager to prioritize the urgent items that relate to quality of finished products, audit preparations and food safety requirements.
• Ensures all facility personnel are trained in quality, GMP, and Food Safety awareness.
• Participate in planning and installation of plant improvements / capital projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a food operation/manufacturing environment.
• PCQI certification highly preferred or the ability to secure this certification.
• Statistical/Quality Engineering certification a plus.
• Implementation/management of a GFSI system (BRC preferred).
• Previous experience in third party or customer audits.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & 8 Paid Holidays

Beyond the excellent benefits and competitive compensation, Grain Millers proudly offers a rich history, steeped in tradition and taking pride in being a leading manufacturer of whole grain ingredients. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.grainmillers.com