What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager position at Gardners Candies Inc?
Company Overview
Gardners Candies Inc is a well-established manufacturer and retailer specializing in gourmet chocolates. Located in Tyrone, PA, we are passionate about delivering high-quality confections and exceptional customer experiences.
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality assurance initiatives. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and consistency. If you’re enthusiastic about maintaining excellence in manufacturing processes and have a knack for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you.
Duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality assurance policies and procedures aligned with industry standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues in production processes and implement corrective actions.
- Managing the development and review of information required to comply with FDA compliance/regulations and BCQU certified
- Managing all aspects of food system programs including planning, implementing, monitoring, auditing verifying and improving safe food delivery systems
- Gathering, recording and reporting on supplier logistics and metrics
- Managing projects and implementing systems with a demonstrated ability to communicate and gain alignment at all levels
- Working knowledge of federal and local regulatory environments governing food supply chain
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis efficiently.
- Lead activities that empower, engage, and involve operators with the information and tools for continuous improvement in facility manufacturing processes
- Provide the means for incorporating the necessary tools, equipment, and methods into the new and existing processes aimed at continuous improvement
- Ensure seamless exchange of technical and product information between and among functional areas (e.g., from R&D to the customer)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree holder in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field and 6 years relevant experience in Quality and or Manufacturing environment with experience in line management or a proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals
- Qualified in ISO/HACCP
- Minimum 5 years experience in Food Industry Quality Assurance
- Nutrition, Food safety, Food Regulations
Apply to join our team as a Quality Assurance Manager to help us uphold the highest standards of product quality while fostering innovation and continuous improvement!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $97,000