National Search Services is looking for a Quality Manager located in the Byesville area. This is a full time permanent position.

Location and Pay Range:

• 100 Hope Road
  Byesville, OH OH 43723
  United States
• $80k-$95k

Description:

• Responsible for all quality functions including food safety, sanitation efficiencies, customer service, and overall performance of the quality department.
• Ensure effective food safety compliance and work with plant management team to implement programs to mitigate risk. Manage and lead HACCP program and team at site level, ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practices, preventive controls and prerequisite programs are in place and effective.
• Develop and maintain food safety and quality systems including QC & QA. Develop, review and align procedures with corporate policies, through GQMS (Global Quality Management System) with a drive towards best practice internal audit practices and procedures for improvement to prevent non-conformances.
• Enforce standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control, and regulatory compliance.
• Track report and review agreed upon KPI’s. Develop and lead the plant Quality Improvement Plan. Partner cross-functionally and actively drive for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant Quality department, through training, communication, and accountability. This involves recruitment, organizational development, personnel assessment, training, direction and motivation. Manage the department within budget and utilize resources effectively to meet needs of the business on a timely basis.
• Continuously improve knowledge of products and technology to investigate variation and resolve technical problems with the team. Apply a scientific approach with statistical analysis to data and problem solving.
• Be proactive and responsive in addressing customer complaints, communicating effectively on technical issues and leading the root cause analysis. Develop and verify corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field of study such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or similar Science/Engineering.
• Demonstrated success with relevant GFSI standards including SQF, BRC, IFS, or FS 22000.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Food Safety regulations, FSMA, and industry and market trends.
• Minimum 4-10 years of quality experience and/or training is desired.
• Experience managing quality and food safety systems required.
• Experience in a plant environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in food, chemical, or Pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Achievement in assessing, developing and retaining top talent.
• Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies: Technical Expertise, Strategic Thinking & Influence, Process Optimization & Product Knowledge, and Leading & Managing Change.

Hard Requirements:

• Solid career history Food industry experience Must have management experience Demonstrated success with relevant GFSI standards including SQF, BRC, IFS, or FS 22000.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Food Safety regulations, FSMA, and industry and market trends.
• Minimum 4-10 years of quality experience and/or training is desired.
• Experience managing quality and food safety systems required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.