Quality Assurance Manager

Job Summary: The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for supervising and leading a QA team, developing and implementing quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance within FDA, Company, and customer standards regarding food quality and food safety. Conduct audits and inspections to identify defects, process inefficiencies, or compliance issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Monitoring production processes and product testing, analyzing quality data, and reporting to senior management. Participating in customer and regulatory audits and working with senior management in addressing complaints or product recalls when necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Corporate Quality Assurance, Plant Management, and Plant staff regarding procedures, standards, equipment and operational procedures to improve overall product safety and quality.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Basic Qualifications:

· Five years of quality management experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

· Must have above average math and problem-solving skills.

· Must have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

· Must have knowledge of industry standards, FSMA, and GMP’s.

· Must possess current or previous certifications as PCQI, HACCP Coordinator, and/or GSDI Practitioner.

· Must possess working knowledge of lab methodologies and environmental monitoring.

· Must possess excellent documentation and communication skills.

· Must be willing and able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

· Must be willing and able to climb and work at various levels in the facility using stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms.

· Must be willing and able to determine detail and distinguish colors

· Must be willing and able to wear the required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

· Must be willing and able to travel when needed.

Preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at (870) 674-2535 or email at reasonableaccommodation@producersrice.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of quality management experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment?
• Do you have above average math skills?
• Do you have above average problem-solving skills?
• Do you have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience?
• Do you have knowledge of industry standards, FSMA and GMP's?
• Do you currently have or previously had certifications as PCQI, HCCAP Coordinator, and/or GSFI Practitioner?
• Do you possess working knowledge of lab methodologies and environmental monitoring?
• Do you possess excellent documentation and communication skills?
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline?

Work Location: In person