Quality Assurance Manager

Sioux Honey Assn

Sioux City, IA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Auditing, Best Practices, Biological Processes, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Compuware QADirector Test Management Software, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Delivery, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Microbiology, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Team Player, Traceability, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

LOCATION

Sioux City, IA

POSTED

2 days ago

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the QA Director, this position will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and managing the quality assurance function to the requirements of current applicable standards. The QA Manager shall be responsible for validating changes to Food Safety Plans that have an impact on the Supplier's ability to deliver safe food.

Essential Functions:

This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary from time to time.

Ability to lead in-plant training
Provide lab coverage support
Enforce/monitor organic, HACCP, and GMP programs. Document any corrective actions.
Perform all necessary quality audits - GMP, Safety, HACCP, etc.
Actively participate in HACCP team, food defense team, recall team, and traceability exercises.
Participate in 3rd party and customer audits.
Develop and implement programs to support the goals of the company.
Responsible for regulatory and legal accuracy of all aspects of product labeling
Conduct on-site supplier audits
Responsible for organizing, creation, and accuracy of existing new UPC, GTIN, and other product identifiers
Assist in organizing and disposing of items in the Hold program across all facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Work with Plant Managers to establish and carry out best practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, and Harris Data.
Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Able to effectively present information to team members, customers, and other members of auditing teams.
Able to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Able to solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong food/life science background.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or advanced degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
Food processing experience
Certified SQF Practitioner with full knowledge of SQF standards
Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) with full knowledge of FSMA standards
Two plus years facilitating food safety/quality related training events
Demonstrate leadership in the areas of food safety and plant regulatory affairs
HACCP Certification from a nationally/ internationally recognized and accredited HACCP training firm
Possess a thorough understanding of FDA and/or USDA inspected manufacturing facilities
Must have strong organizational skills and leadership skills
Ability to analyze processes for Biological, Chemical, and Physical hazards with a thorough understanding of the science and support behind each type of hazard and each step of a production process
Able to work with cross-functional departments within the organization
Good problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

Travel monthly to all Sioux Honey manufacturing facilities
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to climb stairs.
Ability to use hands, fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Able to communicate effectively face-to-face and via the phone.
Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Description of the Work Environment: This position is part of the Quality Department and most of the work will take place within the lab/production portion of the facility. Individual may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. This position will come in contact with many other employees within the facility and it is the expectation of the organization that we always maintain an attitude of dignity and respect when interacting with each other.

Quality Assurance Manager

Sioux Honey Assn

Sioux City, IA

About the Company

Sioux Honey Assn

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