Quality Assurance Manager
Cresco, IA
$70-90K

Our food manufacturing client is looking to hire a Quality Assurance Manager. The QA Manager is responsible for management of quality, safety, sanitation and testing to ensure that the product and its manufacturing processes meet company quality and safety standards.

Job Qualifications:
Coaches and develops staff in a manner which results in qualified, productive, and satisfied employees who are able to successfully respond to changing customer needs
Facilitates regular staff meetings to provide information and review and address issues or concerns (MRRs, customer complaints, action forms, new specifications, etc.)
Identifies and provides training and coaching opportunities
Provides ongoing performance management and maintains applicable documentation
Develops, with staff, objectives for quality and product improvement
Understands and applies policies and procedures fairly and consistently
Comply with all GMP and Food Safety guidelines
Follow plant safety rules and wear appropriate safety equipment
Attend all plant, Quality and Safety Trainings, as required
Laboratory duties with respect to quality:
o Moisture analysis
o pH
o Particle size distribution
o Preparing and maintaining samples for testing and retains, etc., which are used as part of Quality Control and Release Testing
Record keeping throughout the facility
Taking ATP swabs for verification of cleanliness
Oversee or perform and monitor sanitation activities in and around the plant
o Routine plant inspections for cleanliness
Observe and report quality issues throughout the facility
GMP verification and training
o Assist in verifying monthly GMP audit forms
Observe proper allergen storage of ingredients and finished products
Responsible for the management of pest control activities and is appointed to deal with the outsourced contractor
Involved in all quality inspections and audits
Member of HACCP Team
o Directly involved in developing all HACCP plans
Food Safety Team Leader
Manages the Documentation process to ensure the documentation is in compliance with customer expectations, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, USDA and ISO 9001 requirements
Acts as Management Representative for all regulatory agencies and ISO 9001
Acts as Quality liaison with current and prospective customers to develop, verify and validate products and processes
Interacts with customers to resolve problems, offer alternatives and provide information
Conducts presentations, tours and on-site customer visits
Responsible for all aspects of Kosher, Halal, HACCP and any other third-party certifications that must be maintained

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in science or engineering field
5+ years experience in Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge in Quality systems and practices in a food environment preferred