Quality Assurance Manager - Food Mfg

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Food Manufacturing
Primary Location: Elgin, IL (In-Office 5 days/week)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for an analytical & dynamic Quality Assurance Manager for our client. This exciting opportunity is a direct hire, onsite role in Elgin, IL.
The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for quality and ensuring the safety of all food produced by the company. With the support of their team, they manage the following items: quality systems, food defense, regulatory compliance, food safety, sanitation, quality documentation and quality certifications. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste in processes and find efficiencies within the organization.
What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in managing food industry quality systems.
• Certifications; HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI.
• Strong experience in plant and laboratory safety programs.
• Experience in plant continuous improvement programs.
• Thorough understanding of food plant GMP's.
• Knowledgeable in the use of measurement and the statistical techniques used in problem solving, capability assessment and reliability. Proficient in Statistical Process Control and statistical techniques and presentation methods relative to quality principles.
• Strong communication skills internally and with external customers.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving.
• Proficient in writing and executing plant quality programs such as HACCP, GMP's, SPC, allergen control and SSOP's, Corrective Action, Product Recall and Traceability, and Hold and Release.
• Ability to plan and organize the work of a staff.

• Primary plant liaison with customers on quality requirements, testing, and concerns.
• Investigate quality issues and implement remediation to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct internal audits of plant quality systems, customer requirements, sanitation practices, HACCP plan, calibration schedules and results, test methods, batch formulas versus official formulas, allergen control procedures, traceability program and others as required by the customer or SQF.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, requirements, and expectations.
• Interpret existing or potential customer requirements and expectations and integrate them into the organization's processes.
• Work with all internal departments to confirm the necessary resources and support are present for the operation to meet facility objectives and maintain outstanding customer relations and production quality.
• Develop goals and provide feedback for direct reports and department downline related to department improvements, quality standards, and food safety.
• Observe and actively promote all facility safety and sanitation policies and procedures designed to protect the health and safety of our employees.
• Assist Plant Management during execution of special projects as required or other duties as assigned.

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