Spherion is looking for a Quality Manager for our client in Fort Wayne, IN! The Quality Manager will provide the leadership necessary to establish and maintain quality levels of products through sanitation, ingredient, packaging and quality systems management. The role is the "Guardian" of quality compliance and challenger of all functions across the value chain to drive quality levels right through the business. Provides technical expertise and support to ensure compliance to FDA regulatory requirements, product quality, and food safety.
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Responsibilities:
Developing high quality standards and ownership across value chain
Lead by example to carry out all duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with Quality and Food Safety Policies and Procedures.
Promote the culture change towards behavioral quality improvements
Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of QA activities in all phases of production at factory level
Report all quality information and KPIs in the Daily Factory Review Meeting.
Drive improvements and monitor Quality Metrics/KPI's at the facility
Monitor and assess performance of the quality systems, report its effectiveness to management and implement actions for improvement
Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000/Market audits
Ensure the effective operation of HACCP and Food Safety Teams
Drive Hygiene and GMP programs across the whole factory and external warehouse using minimal water
Represent a way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
Identify and apply Best Practices within the facility or from the broader network
Manage QA related projects from inception to implementation that take place inside and outside the resources of the Quality Dept on a factory-wide basis
Provide technical support/resources for Co-manufacturers and Affiliates, which include insuring continued compliance to formal release requirements of associated products.
Challenge all departments on Quality related matters
In close cooperation with Corporate Quality liaise with Consumer Services, Marketing and Brand Manager by investigating and communicating consumer complaint trends and resolutions
Factory Crisis Management Team
Communication of new and/or updated Regulatory Policies within the facility
Support to local, State and Federal agencies when requested by Divisional QA.
Drive Monthly reviews of KPIs and contribute towards meeting the yearly business Goals for the Facility.
Goods in Check control
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Skills:
See Required
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
B.S. in Dairy Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar scientific discipline.
Minimum 5-7 years Quality Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry. Within this there must be 2-3 years of factory QA experience, preferably at a QA Manager level.
Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technology.
Knowledge of Quality systems & principles
Knowledge of Micro and Hygiene monitoring
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