The Quality Manager develops and maintains Food Safety & Food Quality systems compliant with SQF, FDA and Puratos Group requirements while working with cross-functional operations teams to continuously improve performance while providing the highest quality of food safe products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality standards and programs and train employees who will be responsible to execute these programs
• Assure that quality standards are applied through internal audits and CAPA programs
• Monitor and optimize continuous quality systems using trends of non-conformities & CAPAs
• Monitor supplier's performance and coordinate supplier audit programs
• Manage pest control programs
• Manage audits from third parties, customers and FDA inspections
• Maintain records in compliance with FDA and SQF requirements
• Manage the customer complaint program and ensure timely investigation, response and corrective preventative actions are taken
• Establish goals, measure KPIs, assess deviations and initiate actions within the QA scope
• Contribute on developing a culture of do it right the first time with a focus on customer centric and continuous improvement
• Facilitate alignment with production managers
• Develop knowledge of products, ingredients, and processing equipment
• Manage the quality team, develop talent and core competencies for the team
• Develop and promote a strong food safety culture across the organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Control Technology, Microbiology, Food Science)
• At least 5 years of quality experience in the Food Industry
• Experience with SQF, BRC, GMP is mandatory
• Inspection FDA or USDA experience
• HACCP, FSMA, and PCQI certified
• Proficient in MS Office applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience in a fast paced, flexible environment
• Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, and gripping; frequent standing, walking; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Environmental Conditions: occasional working at heights, exposure to hazards, working with machinery, frequently working with uneven ground, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, exposure to dust/fumes

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

Compensation:

• Compensation for this role is salary and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical salary range between $89,000 - $129,116.
• This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to 10%. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Lifestyle Spending Account

"If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

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