Full-Time Onsite Position!

Our Award Winning Client is seeking a talented Quality Manager to join their team. Our client, a nationally recognized company with numerous awards for excellence, is looking for an experienced individual to lead their Quality department.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of site-specific Quality Systems and Food Safety Plans, focusing on strategies, policies, and direction to enhance business protection, reduce variation, and promote growth.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality Standards, as well as local, governmental, and international Quality and EOHS Regulatory standards and guidelines. Collaborate with agencies to address and resolve any issues.
• Oversee the Cleaning & Sanitization process and environmental performance of the facility, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Report critical Quality system metrics both internally and externally to relevant stakeholders.
• Own the robustness of key Quality Systems, including Incoming Component & Finished Product Inspection & Release, Validation, Corrective Actions Preventive Actions (CAPA), Change Control, Internal Audits, Laboratory Management, and Documentation Management.
• Develop and execute the site's Quality Audit program to ensure conformity with standards, regulatory requirements, and cGMPs. Lead Continuous Improvement plans to address audit findings.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies such as AIB, FDA, USDA, and customers during audits, ensuring smooth and successful interactions.
• Spearhead consumer satisfaction programs, including consumer complaint tracking and reducing plant controllable complaints.
• Coordinate Performance Management activities, providing coaching, feedback, and effective career development and planning for team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects with other plant managers and Corporate Quality to drive operational excellence.
• Prepare operating budgets for variable and fixed overheads for the Quality Team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, or a technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/plant operations environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• Validated experience conducting and facilitating effective Failure Investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Notices of Deviation, and Change Documentation management.
• Direct experience and active participation in an Audit Inspection by a Regulatory Agency.
• Proficient Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and SPC.
• Knowledge of AIB, SQF, USDA, and FSMA regulations.

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Additional Information:

• Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, vacation/PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior.
• Management Experience Required: Yes.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Willingness to Travel: Occasionally.

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 8 years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, or technical field?
• Do you have Direct experience and active participation in an Audit Inspection by a Regulatory Agency
• Do you have Proficient Knowledge in HACCP, GMP's, SPC, AIB, SQF, USDA and FSMA regulations?
• What location of the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3218487 Have you worked as Quality Manager recently?
• What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, or technical field: 8 years (Required)
• manufacturing/ plant operations environment: 5 years (Required)
• people management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington Court House, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington Court House, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person