About the Role
The Quality Manager is a self-driven, well-organized Food Safety & Quality professional who exercises sound decision-making and time management with minimal supervision. This position reports to the Director of Operations. It is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the facility's Quality organization, including the Quality Supervisor, Quality Leads, and Quality Technicians.
Key Activities
Oversee the implementation and day-to-day maintenance of the facility's food safety and quality programs, including FDA Preventive Controls, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and allergen control.
Partner with the Director of Regulatory and Quality Compliance to ensure facility programs align with corporate standards and the highest levels of food safety and quality.
Leverage industry experience to identify improvement opportunities for new and existing products and processes.
Audit and assess the sanitation program to confirm identified processes are effective and properly executed.
Directly manage and develop the Quality Supervisor and provide oversight for the broader Quality team, including coaching, performance management, and scheduling.
Develop and communicate facility-specific quality metrics that measure QA department performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain a daily presence on the plant floor to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards and to collect performance data.
Conduct onboarding, annual, and other periodic food safety/quality training sessions for all employees.
Lead, coordinate, and communicate all required customer audits, SQF audits, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
Complete facility-specific portions of the SQF Internal Audit program, assess gaps with the Quality Assurance department, and implement corrective actions.
Independently initiate process improvement and cost-savings projects.
Work with plant leadership to comply with customer requirements and maintain high industry standards.
Comply with and enforce GMP, personal hygiene, HACCP, and other quality and employee safety programs.
Maintain and enforce all food safety, employee safety, and quality policies and procedures.
Foster a strong culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), and SQF Practitioner certification preferred.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with quality management software.
Education and Experience
Minimum of a 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7 years' experience working in GFSI-certified facilities.
2-3+ years' experience in a quality leadership role, with direct people management experience.
Current work experience in food manufacturing with FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF or other GFSI certification scheme required.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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