Quality Assurance Manager
Rich Products Australia
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Murfreesboro • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Manage all plant units and ensure plant products are safe and meet customer specifications and company standards.
- Develop and implement short-term and mid-term business plans for the department.
- Assist in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.
- Manage and direct staff responsible for microbiological and quality control testing of plant products.
- Oversee maintenance of weight and defect control programs in accordance with standards.
- Communicate performance standards and train associates.
- Ensure all associates have the necessary resources and capabilities.
- Resolve hotline complaints about plant products.
- Lead and participate in quality audits of the plant.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and Safety standards throughout the production departments.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field.
- 5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of statistical process control, quality assurance techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens and pest control.
- Demonstrated knowledge of refrigeration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
- Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations including basic statistical analysis.
- Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health & financial benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Family planning support
- Flexible work policy
- Associate resource groups
- Volunteering & community impact opportunities
- Holiday gatherings
- In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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