Quality Assurance Manager (Plant QA Manager)
Company: Sugaright
Location: Fairless Hills
Posted on: November 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:TITLE: Plant QA Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Quality AssuranceINDIRECTLY REPORTS TO:
Plant ManagerLOCATION: Fairless Hills, PAJobs Supervised (by
title):
Job Purpose Summary:
--- This position is responsible for managing all aspects of
quality at the production facility necessary for the successful
control of food safety and quality expectations.
Essential Responsibilities:--- Manage the quality and food safety
systems for the facility in accordance with corporate directives
and requirements.--- Lead the facility HACCP team and Biosecurity
programs.--- Manage facility regulatory, customer, kosher and
third-party certification compliance programs.--- Oversee quality
related documentation and certifications.--- Perform internal and
external audits to support the Quality Management System.---
Provide hands on activity and management for the performance of
microbiological and chemistry related testing related to product
requirements (color, Brix, pH, yeast, mold, APC).--- Produce
reporting for quality results and perform corrective action
initiatives.--- Lead internal improvement and project management
teams as assigned.--- Lead training of facility teams for quality
related activities.--- Assist with mock recalls and other actions
to test the systems for compliance.--- Lead Investigations of
non-conformances as well as managing internal databases for
documentation and testing data.--- Disposition of nonconforming
product and raw materials.--- Organize customer orders with
Production, coordinate carriers, and keep customers updated.--- In
case of vacation or illness, the Plant QA Lab Tech is the backup
for this position, and the QA Lab Tech may also serve as the
secondary SQF Practitioner.
SQF Responsibilities:--- Serves as the Primary SQF Practitioner at
the plant site.--- Oversee the development, implementation, review
and maintenance of the plant SQF System.--- Take appropriate
actions to ensure the integrity of the SQF System.--- Communicate
to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the
effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.---
Recall Team Leader (QC/QA, liaises with regulatory authorities).---
Member of the Business Continuity Planning Team and Quality FIT
team.--- Responsible for regulatory matters (quality, food
safety).--- Food Safety Culture Plan Leadership and Food Security
Team Leader.--- Approval of SQF procedures, policies and HACCP/food
safety plans.--- Validation of HACCP/Food Safety Plans.--- Oversees
internal audits.--- Oversees Customer Complaints.--- Leads the
plant SQF Management Reviews and SQF Updates.--- Leads the annual
review of the HACCP Plan/Food Safety Plan, cooperates with Food
Fraud Vulnerability and Mitigation Plan--- Responsible for CAPA,
Traceability, Product and Equipment Hold Programs.--- Involved in
the New Product Development process (customer-specific
specification changes).--- Oversees food safety GMP training of
Service Providers and Contractors.--- Maintain supplier
documentation and COAs from all plant suppliers--- Maintain product
specifications of all plant customersRequirements:Minimum
Qualifications:
A. Education and Experience:--- Degree: BS in Microbiology, Food
Science / Technology or equivalent experience--- Previous quality
assurance experience in food manufacturing environments including
audit experience.--- Experience in microbiology, GMP's, chemistry,
equipment design, sanitation and quality systems--- Must have
general knowledge of regulatory and kosher compliance
requirements.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:--- Must be adaptable and
flexible.--- Must be organized and analytical.--- Excellent
communication / presentation skills.--- Ability to work
independently.--- Excellent recordkeeping / documentation
skills.--- Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry
testing procedures.--- Basic understanding of laboratory testing
equipment.--- Understanding of current laws and regulations related
to food manufacturing.--- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Nonessential Qualifications:--- SQF Certification (or obtained
within 6-months of starting employment).--- Six Sigma certification
at the Green Belt level.--- HACCP (or obtained within 6-months of
starting employment).--- PCQI Certification is preferred. (Or
working towards obtaining it).Materials and Equipment Directly
Used:--- Office machinery including: computers, printers, fax
machines, copiers, etc.--- Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Environment / Physical Demands:The physical demands and
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Demands:--- Ability to work in dusty, wet, hot or cold
environments for extended periods of time.--- Requires prolonged
sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing.--- Requires
eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a
keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and laboratory
equipment.--- Requires normal range of hearing and vision
(including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate
reports and laboratory results.--- Requires lifting up to 50
pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents.
Work Environment:--- Must understand vague and implicit
instructions and react favorably in all work situations.--- Must be
mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of
people.--- Emotional stability and personal maturity are important
attributes in this position.--- Must be able to resolve problems,
handle conflict and make decisions under pressure.--- Ability to
give, to receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans and
prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.---
Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively.---
Ability to do basic math calculations, input data into a computer
and analyze data is required.
Compensation details: 85000-95000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Sugaright, Lancaster , Quality Assurance Manager (Plant QA Manager), Professions , Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
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