Quality Manager (Manufacturing)

Essential Job Functions

• Implements site strategies, systems and controls to support company and customer objectives in the areas of Quality Assurance/Compliance
• Supports implementation of company-wide Quality programs
• Prepares site key Quality performance metrics reports and provides support to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Implements and maintains site Quality program, utilizing assessment, training and monitoring techniques to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and independent agency standards
• Coordinates and conducts product testing to meet required customer, company or industry specifications
• Administers quality incident resolution process including completion of root cause analyses, calculation of total cost of quality, implementation of corrective actions, and communication to key stakeholders
• Addresses Quality concerns and operational improvement opportunities working with key stakeholders and implementing corrective actions
• Coordinates the external/internal audit processes and supports site Quality representative responsible for executing any needed corrective action to address audit deficiencies
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree desired
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required
• Packaging experience strongly preferred
• Food industry experience a plus

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.