Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

$80-110K

Our Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin food/beverage manufacturing client is looking to hire a Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager has the responsibility for overall product safety, quality and regulatory compliance for the manufacturing plant. This includes the development and implementation of a preventative quality system, specification compliance, operator training and development, quality testing of ingredients and/or finished products, labeling, complaint handling, and communication with sales and plant personnel regarding quality program trends, issues and opportunities according to established policy and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• 5 years previous manufacturing QA management experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Life Science or related area

• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Previous supervisory experience

• Experience in a food grade manufacturing facility preferred

• Dairy processing experience preferred

Job Qualifications:

• Help drive culture change by leading as example with positive attitude and innovative thinking to contribute to the business strategy.

• Implement and monitor the company’s Quality Assurance Program at the facility according to established policies and procedures and assuring the accuracy of data.

• Establish quality assurance specifications for finished products, in process testing and ingredients and ensure that these specifications are met and adhered to by production personnel.

• Establish quality specifications for incoming raw materials with Purchasing, monitoring these raw materials to ensure that specifications are met.

• Recruit, direct, coach, lead and supervise all QA personnel constantly raising the standard of performance. Establish education and development programs for employees including SOP’s, quality specifications, safety and job expectations.

• Prepare and manage laboratory budget. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins.

• Research and provide analytical results on customer complaints in a timely manner. Interact with customers as needed on complaint investigation and resolution. Professionally represent MSG on quality matters with vendors and customers.