Quality Manager

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables   

• Develop, implement, verify and validate Food Safety and QA processes and procedures used to monitor & update quality systems for incoming raw materials, production, and products (Finished and Work in Process) to ensure compliance to all regulatory, customer, and company requirements. 

• Addresses BRCGS deviations on an immediate and ongoing basis and assists in the training and development of production personnel in these areas. 

• Provide products and services to customers (internal and external), which meet or exceed expectations. 

• Assist in implementing, mentoring, monitoring and acting as HARA Team Leader. 

• Drive plant improvement by providing proactive solutions to issues that will support facility operations staff in achieving Quality and Safety goals. 

• Conducts, implements yearly reassessment of food safety programs, BRCGS training and self inspections. 

• Maintain contact between Sales and Operations in order to communicate customer/consumer issues and resolutions that arise and brings about corrective action if needed. 

• Maintain effective working relationship with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Purchasing and Operations. Provide timely, accurate, and relevant data and analysis to enable them to effectively manage the business. 

• Maintain a professional working relationship with regulatory bodies. Monitor industry and regulatory news to identify new trends that could be utilized for continuous improvement within the facility and company 

• Build and maintain a strong team through effective training, mentoring, and team building. 

• Monitoring and testing of critical control points (CCPs) 

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with proven experience in managing teams and maintaining quality and food safety programs. 

• Experience in metal packaging production – specifically 2-piece aluminum beverage can experience preferred. 

• Exposure to required audits and proven implementation of quality programs. 

• Proven track record of managing individuals. 

• Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, GMP’s and ISO 

• Ability to perform root cause analysis, determine corrective action and provide necessary steps for follow through. 

• Self Motivated, detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast and ever-changing environment. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create professional and technical reports and presentations in a timely manner and clearly communicate to all levels of personnel. 

• Proficient in