Quality Manager

Work Schedule: Conventional Position Summary  Individual must be highly motivated with the ability to manage activities within our Quality Assurance Department. Individual will be responsible for ensuring consistency within the organization in the areas of food safety and quality while maintaining and building relationships with both internal and external customers. Essential Functions/Key Deliverables   Develop, implement, verify and validate Food Safety and QA processes and procedures used to monitor & update quality systems for incoming raw materials, production, and products (Finished and Work in Process) to ensure compliance to all regulatory, customer, and company requirements. Addresses BRCGS deviations on an immediate and ongoing basis and assists in the training and development of production personnel in these areas. Provide products and services to customers (internal and external), which meet or exceed expectations. Assist in implementing, mentoring, monitoring and acting as HARA Team Leader. Drive plant improvement by providing proactive solutions to issues that will support facility operations staff in achieving Quality and Safety goals. Conducts, implements yearly reassessment of food safety programs, BRCGS training and self inspections. Maintain contact between Sales and Operations in order to communicate customer/consumer issues and resolutions that arise and brings about corrective action if needed. Maintain effective working relationship with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Purchasing and Operations. Provide timely, accurate, and relevant data and analysis to enable them to effectively manage the business. Maintain a professional working relationship with regulatory bodies. Monitor industry and regulatory news to identify new trends that could be utilized for continuous improvement within the facility and company Build and maintain a strong team through effective training, mentoring, and team building. Monitoring and testing of critical control points (CCPs) Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.     Knowledge/Skills/Experience Bachelor’s Degree 5 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with proven experience in managing teams and maintaining quality and food safety programs. Experience in metal packaging production – specifically 2-piece aluminum beverage can experience preferred. Exposure to required audits and proven implementation of quality programs. Proven track record of managing individuals. Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, GMP’s and ISO Ability to perform root cause analysis, determine corrective action and provide necessary steps for follow through. Self Motivated, detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast and ever-changing environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create professional and technical reports and presentations in a timely manner and clearly communicate to all levels of personnel. Proficient in Microsoft applications.    Physical Demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.  O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5  hrs/day)  F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5  hrs/day)  C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5  hrs/day)  Lift/Carry  10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   O  Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   O  Stand  C  Walk  C   Sit  O   Manually Manipulate  O   Reach Outward  O   Reach Above Shoulder  O  Climb  O  Crawl  O  Squat or Kneel  O  Bend  O  Other Physical Requirements  Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)  Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking  Sense of Touch  Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines  Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment  Work Environment    Ability to work in an environment that can become loud and very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.  Reasonable Accommodations Statement  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account. CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law. At CANPACK Group, our success is based on employees' success. Our ability to grow and to be the supplier of choice for our clients is based on building the strongest team possible. If you are driven by bold and ambitious goal you have what it takes to become a successful member of the CANPACK team! CANPACK has a strong foundation built on close customer relationships, quality excellence and a unique culture and values. Founded 30 years ago, CANPACK has grown to become one of the leading global players on the international packaging market. We are dedicated to providing our clients with environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions on time and wherever needed and are looking for forward-thinking, flexible and engaged people to develop with us as we pursue our growth strategy. CANPACK produces a wide range of aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures and containers for food and chemical industries. We operate 29 production sites in 19 countries around the world and sell our products to over 100. With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being an important part of the Groups DNA, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to environmental protection and local communities. Visit CANPACK website to learn more.