Quality Systems Manager

Come join a Large Cheese Manufacturing company that does more than just bring top quality cheese to the nations kitchens-- they pack flavor and innovation into every bite. This is a perfect opportunity for a career-minded individual with Dairy, Cheese or Foods experience to start their career with a well known national company! Relocation package available to qualified candidate!

The Quality Systems Manager develops, implements and evaluates Plant quality programs to prevent or reduce process variation, product defects, and non-conformance's that increase business risk, reduce customer confidence, endanger or discontent consumers, or increase costs associated with poor quality. The Quality Systems Manager uses qualitative and quantitative analysis to standardize operations, identify root causes, improve processes, solve problems and manage risks associated with poor quality and the improper application of quality principles.

This Manager works with the management team to determine appropriate process controls, eliminate or control sources of variation, and in developing improvements that increase efficiency without reducing delivered quality. To accomplish these tasks, he/she must effectively lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, implement, train and audit processes and procedures, and incorporate these procedures in document control program (QSI), communicate and listen effectively to all personnel, and must forge cooperative and mutually supportive relationships between company organizations. The Quality Systems Manager will be expected to direct management/supervisory teams in order to coordinate the implementation of quality programs and problem solving efforts. He/She is also expected to serve as a problem solving resource for all departments and in support of all processes that contribute to product or service quality, as it is perceived by the companys internal and external customers. Dairy, cheese making, quality background/experience is required as well as food science or related education.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Quality, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or 5 years equivalent experience in the field of Quality Systems Management or related field.Certification from the American Society for Quality in Quality Management (CQM), Quality Auditing (CQA) or Quality Engineering (CQE), or related field, is preferred.
• Understanding of applicable Federal and local GMP, Quality and Food Safety regulations is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and employees. Knowledgeable and competent in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software (Access, Excel, Word, Prism, and AS400).