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Reporting to the Manager Quality, the Manager Quality Systems will be responsible to take a leadership role in implementing, executing, verifying, and validating the local Quality Management System. In addition, they will assume direct responsibility for compliance with the Food Safety and Modernization Act and food production licensing, certifications, and registrations are current.
Job Responsibility
Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards
Responsible for complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc as well as other regulations required
Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes
Overall plant owner for quality systems which includes document control and quality data collection applications
Responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with third-party food safety and quality certification requirements, including the implementation and continual improvement of the facility’s food safety and quality management systems
Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SQF System and ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety and quality requirements
Overall plant owner for audit systems which includes internal audits and external audits
Will audit and verify with the local team to ensure quality systems comply per Refresco corporate guidelines
Plant owner for quality project to ensure proper documentation has been completed such as validation and verification protocols
Work with internal team to ensure proper support for local site application which includes support, design, development, test and implementation for document control and quality data collection systems
Work with internal customers to ensure proper new product or revised products are set up and implemented into quality data collection systems
Identify opportunities and implement solutions for process improvements for local quality systems
Drive efforts to improve quality system programs such as pest control, GMP, document control, maintenance, etc, as defined per GFSI and FDA
Champion governance, alignment, and communication of Best Practice for quality systems
Provide second level support to Quality Manager for day-to-day operations
Champion for local quality systems programs such as HACCP, CAPA, GFSI, FDA, Customer requirements, etc
Revise and update local policies as needed which includes development and upkeep of validation protocols
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by manager as deemed appropriate
Requirements
Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change
Able to read and understand metric system
A bachelor’s degree in quality management or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or beverage industry
Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Quality System Software
In-depth understanding of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, such as Safe Quality Food (SQF) or FSSC 22000, with hands-on experience managing compliance and audits
Proven experience working with real-time data collection systems to monitor and analyze production processes
What we offer
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance