Plant Quality Manager

Plant Quality Manager Administers policies and programs ensuring that organizational products and processes meet established quality standards. Implement quality standards, ensures and executes compliance on every stage of the process. Essential Functions • Lead the facility in all Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality related activities. • Serve as the primary plant liaison within the facility for all Company Quality Assurance Initiatives, Corporate Quality and Third Party Audits • Trend analytical data and develop initiatives to improve plant performance against quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards • Track, analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant • Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities within the plant • Monitor the microbiological program; collect and conduct microbiological analysis of product and process samples when necessary • Perform water testing equipment evaluations and calibrations • Conduct regular reviews of the facility’s Pre-requisite Programs, GMP Compliance and Sanitation Compliance • Serve as the facility Food Safety Program Coordinator, HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner • Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of QA operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies • Monitor the performance and competencies of plant QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline and development as needed • Assist the Research & Development team with formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities • Maintain a safe work environment and support all plant safety programs • Assist with weekend and holiday coverage as needed • Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. Qualifications • Minimum Qualifications: • 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment • 6 Years – Experience in Position • 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects • experience may include a combination of work experience and education • Computer literate with proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Applications, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS, etc • Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills • Knowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems and beverage sanitation practices • Demonstrated ability to use data for creative problem solving, experience using statistical software packages • Preferred Qualifications: • 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment • 10+ Years – Experience working in Position • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects • experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies

Minimum Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field • Preferred: • Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field and prior food and beverage manufacturing experience