VetJobs is Hiring a Quality Assurance Manager - Kennesaw, GA Near Kennesaw, GA
Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. This is a full-time, exempt position. Nature & Scope: The primary function of this role is to manage the Quality Assurance programs to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations including but not limited to CFR part 111 and 117 compliance, FSSC22000, ISO9001, and Therapeutic Goods Administration. This role will be primarily responsible for daily quality assurance operations including but not limited to review and approval of quality documentation, deviation and non-conformance investigation and CAPAs, finished good release, and production floor quality testing and release. Major Accountabilities:
Ensure cGMP standards are properly implemented and carried out throughout the organization.
Ensure that the facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety
Assist with employee reviews and facilitate coaching sessions
Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
Perform line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies
Assist or conduct audits with the Quality team including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
Record and evaluate test data, alerting Director of Quality to any deviations from specifications
Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
Partner with plant operations, maintenance, compliance, quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements
Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and Forms
Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement products and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Assist in performing quality document activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work instructions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documentation, and filing and maintaining all records as required
Ensure new/ revised SOPs and continuous improvement efforts are communicated and implemented.
Other duties as assigned
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other Education
Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in a science or quality study
Experience
5 years in Quality in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and cGMP
Experience with Food Safety and defense programs
Specific Skills & Abilities
Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
Strong leadership skills
Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
Must have good attention to detail
Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel
Strong analytical experience
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Results driven, strong work ethic
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for varying periods of time
Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
Ability to drive forklift
Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Fluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferred