Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the Food Safety and Quality Programs of the Dresser, WI facility daily, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and third-party requirements. The Quality Assurance Manger will provide leadership, direction, and motivation of the quality and operations teams to ensure efficient daily operation. 

Responsibilities:

• SQF Practitioner, with responsibility and authority to manage the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system
• Maintain document control including updates to all quality control and food safety documents and evaluation of current and proposed SOPs, work instruction and guidelines· Set Quality Assurance objectives and ensure targets are achieved
• Function as site PCQI, to manage, develop, implement, and maintain HACCP and Preventive Control Programs
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards and legislation including Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO project, Gluten Free
• Manage site quality and sanitation personnel
• Facilitate GFSI (SQF), Regulatory, and Customer audits
• Manage site Pest Control Program
• Develop and maintain on floor and in lab calibration schedules including process instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Documentation review including accuracy of production records, CCP/CQP verifications, sanitation logs, and other shift documents.
• Lead OOS and customer complaint investigation, documentation, and reporting to management team and customers
• Manage and maintain product release/disposition programs for incoming, in-process and finished products, including review and sign off on all test results and generate/approve Certificates of Analysis
• Maintain site environmental monitoring program, ensuring implementation of any necessary corrective actions
• Maintain knowledge of new developments, technology, and processes.

Skills & Abilities:

•  Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff. 
•  Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.  
•  Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.  
•  Strong communication skills.  
•  Excellent organizational and project management skills.  
•  Attention to detail.  
•  Creative problem-solving 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biological Science or related field or equivalent practical work experience 
• (3) Years minimum of experience in quality assurance/food safety  
• PCQI certified, HACCP certified and SQF practitioner 
• Knowledge of 21 CFR part 117  
• Knowledge of both laboratory and plant GMPs, quality assurance terminology, methods and tools including experience working with SQF or other GFSI certification schemes  
• Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.  
• Experience working with ESL or Short Shelf-Life products a plus