Quality Assurance Manager

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Turlock
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title:--Manager Quality AssuranceLocation: Turlock, CAJob SummaryThis position is responsible for managing the Quality Management System designed to assure the products manufactured in the Turlock facility comply with all SQF, Regulatory, Food Safety and Quality Specification requirements.Essential Job Functions--- Managing the Quality Lab and lab functions.--- Verifying that product quality attributes meet customer specifications--- Providing resource support for internal quality audits, customer quality audits and regulatory inspections--- Verifying compliance with Corporate Quality Policies and Procedures--- Assisting in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manufacturing costs, improve quality and / or enhance customer service--- Coordinating employee training as it relates to GMP's, HACCP, Good Laboratory Practices and internal auditing.--- Managing product development initiatives as requested by the Sales Department--- Providing Technical Support to the Factory with respect to new product launches, process modifications or corrective action for quality issues--- Assisting customers with respect to their Quality improvement initiatives--- Assisting and direct enhancements to the Quality Management System--- Assisting in the documentation, investigation and response to customer complaints--- Conducting facility inspections as an assessment of compliance with company GMP's, Food Safety and Food Security policies--- Mentoring staff to increase their technical knowledge and potential contribution to the company--- Act as the liaison between the Company and Customer Quality Representative, Regulatory Inspectors and Third Party AuditorsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsCompetencies --- Keep abreast of Food Industry and Regulatory trends and developments as it relates to our core business interests--- Demonstrate strong skills in Problem Solving--- Microsoft Excel and Word--- Hands-on experience with Quality Systems--- Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with clients and peers--- Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments.--- Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment--- Ability to balance multiple projects--- Coordinates training as needed--- Other responsibilities as assignedRequired Education and Experience--- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology is required--- 3-5 years' experience in the food industry with 1-2 years supervisory experience--- in a food manufacturing environment--- Experience with dairy, Culture, Juice Based Beverages and Packaging--- Experience managing to FSMA, FDA and regulations--- SQF and FSMA certified--- PCQI certification required--- Leadership experience & Ability to work both independently and as part of a team environment--- Good collaboration and oral and written communication skills--- Strong technical skills and attention to detail--- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)--- Ability to work a flexible schedule--- Extensive experience in a food/beverage manufacturing and laboratory environment, HACCP, and food safety practices--- Ability to perform complex statistical data analysis is a must utilizing statistical process control or other software.--- Appendix N Supervisor, required--- Certified Auditor Certificate requiredWork Environment--- They must be able to work in a busy and sometimes noisy manufacturing facility and warehouse. Must work as needed in various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, including a frozen warehouse environment.--- Must be willing to provide training or other services on all shifts, as necessary.--- Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.Physical DemandsThe incumbent must have the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, climb stairs, and lift or carry up to 25 pounds. They must be able to work in a manufacturing factory.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work--- This is a full -time Exempt position supporting a 24/7 food manufacturing facility.--Why Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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