Quality Manager

– Food Manufacturing

Newark, NJ

Our client is a rapidly growing USDA Food Manufacturer based in Newark, NJ. Due to recent growth, they are adding a QA Manager to their team to help provide QA oversight. They are looking for an experienced QA Manager with 5+ years of QA experience working in a food manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Achieve QC and operational objectives by contributing to strategic plans.
• Prepare and execute action plans based on non-conformances or internal auditing.
• Implement and revise quality standards for production needs.
• Identify and resolve quality and related problems.
• Conduct internal audits and implement necessary changes.
• Coordinate with suppliers on quality issues, new product developments, and other supply chain matters.
• Maintain and improve product quality by conducting product and system audits and collaborating with management to develop new product designs and manufacturing methods.
• Meet financial objectives by establishing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
• Prepare timely reports related to quality, including monthly reports, consumer complaint summaries, and yield assessments.
• Maintain effective communication with all levels of plant operations, providing timely updates on quality metrics, production challenges, and improvements.
• Maintaining a work environment that is organized, efficient, and in line with company’s core values.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• 5+ years of QA experience (2 years in a leadership role) in a food manufacturing, preferable USDA.
• Detailed knowledge of food technology, food quality and food-related microbiology
• Expertise in food manufacturing, USDA processes and packaging.
• Knowledge of food purchasing, product costing, distribution and logistics
• Ability to manage multiple projects, organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time; ability to manage work with minimal supervision
• Some knowledge of Statistical Process Control desirable
• Strong Communication and verbal, written presentation skills
• Up to date with food safety laws and regulations (OSHA, USDA, FDA)
• Experience supervising and conducting internal or external FSQA audits
  
  

In return, they will offer a good base salary, benefits, and ample opportunity for career advancement. Send resume to: [email protected]