Quality Manager - Quincy, IL

Job Summary
The Quality Supervisor will be responsible for identifying & communicating food safety & quality issues to the quality and management team.  This individual will also assist in the implementation of corrective & preventative actions as needed. This role will play vital role in ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate audit requirements. In addition, this position will be directly involved in the ongoing development, implementation & improvement of the local Quality Management.  It is the expectation that the Quality Supervisor will actively participate in continuous improvement objectives in order to meet or exceed customer requirements & business goals. 

Work Duties and Required SkillsAssist in monitoring the results of raw material, in-process product, & finished product testing for compliance with specifications.  Notify management team of deviations & help to make ship/no ship decisions.Daily monitoring of the day-to-day facility processing operations to ensure adherence to all regulatory standards, including equipment inspection & participation in pre-operational start-up proceduresIdentify potential sources of contamination within each product flow & assist in foreign material investigations.  Assess product quality risk as needed in determination of final product dispositionCreate & implement internal monitoring audits.  Notify the General Manager & production team of non-conformances & assist in implementing corrective actions.Assist in developing, implementing & validating science-based HACCP plans, associated prerequisite programs, & SOPs for each process area within the facility.Maintain audit-ready status of plant & prepare for 3rd party & customer auditsLead role in conduct internal food safety, GMP audits, & SOP auditsTrack & trend data to ensure new trends are not developing.  Assist in developing & implementing a plan of action to improve areas identified for improvementDevelopment & implementation of training programs to instruct employees to monitor & document HACCP, SOP, & other required functionsMaintain daily records of HACCP, SOP & regulatory paperwork, reviewing to assure the production of safe & wholesome food productsConduct food safety meetingsAssess and analyze capability of plant to meet and ensure customer specifications are metReview, revise as necessary standards and quality methods to be utilizedIdentify quality-related training needs and train employeesEngage staff from all disciplines to agree on comprehensive quality proceduresLiaison with customers, auditors, state and federal agenciesKnowledge of Global Food SafetyOversight of inventoryManage daily HRCI reconciliationInvestigate manufacturing errors and complete proper reports including, yield instigations, CAPA reportsOversight of sample retains product testingDevelop and maintain site specific work instructionsOversee Pest Control ProgramComplaint investigationsRCACAPACoordinate activities with site Quality TechnicianLiaison to Regional QA TeamOther duties as assigned by managerMinimum RequirementsBS/BA Biology, Food Science, Animal Science or related fieldPrevious supervision of QC/QA department in the food processing industry preferredSolid understanding of HACCP & Quality Management Systems through HACCP certification and/or inspection & auditing certificationPrevious work with BRC, AIB, or other Food Safety Regulatory organizations preferredKnowledge of GFSI standardsUnderstanding of root cause analysisPrior experience leading / supervising people, preferred.Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership.The ability to provide motivation to the direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all personnel.Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skillsExcellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasksComputer skills and capability with Microsoft ProductsApplicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and out including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require use of Personal Protective Equipment.Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time.  Job also requires some lifting, sit and stand for long periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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