Quality Assurance Manager

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Job description

Quality Assurance Manager:

This position will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organizations products and/or development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Vendor Qualification Program (documentation, schedule audits, annual scorecards, etc.)
• Assist with Customer and Regulatory Audits (USDA NOP, GMP, and SMETA)
• Organize and manage the retention of all quality records
• Write, review and revise SOP's and Annual Product Reviews
• Track and investigate customer/product complaints or issues, analyzing causes and recommendation of corrective actions
• Act as backup to manufacturing quality (update production procedures, batch record review/approval, deviations, change control)
• Perform Quality Improvement Audits for continuous improvement of the quality systems in place
• Participate in new product development to assure quality considerations are covered in the design, testing for release of materials and components, and manufacturing
• Investigation and writing of non-conformances such as deviations, complaints, OOS, etc
• Performing risk assessments and gap analysis
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable government regulations, certifications and standards (USDA NOP program, FDA, etc.).
• Performs all other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or field related to the products being developed required
• 3-4 years' experience in QA compliance
• Knowledge of standard practices related to quality assurance and control
• Strong understanding of quality systems, statistical process control/tools, structured problem solving and continuous improvement concepts and practices
• Ability to interact positively, professionally and with a sense of urgency with customers, employees, and vendors
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional analytical, root-cause-analysis and decision making abilities
• Proven record of process improvement and execution
• Familiarity with consumer packaging systems, materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers
• Knowledge of Plant Quality Systems related to SOP's, work instructions, and CGMP
• Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle the quality function
• Employ strong organizational skills
• Must be fully vaccinated and willing to work onsite

Interested candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter explaining their interest in our company, their interest in this particular position and salary expectations.