Director of Quality Assurance

Socket.dev; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Vacation & sick days

401(k) + pension

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Mantrose Group is seeking a QA leader to manage daily QA, quality compliance, and documentation across products. You will assure adherence to Kosher, Halal, Organic and GFCO standards, and oversee SQF audits and certification bodies.

You will coordinate audits, maintain SOPs, and drive training for D365 and ProductVision systems, partnering with R&D and operations at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Food Science or 5-10 years QA experience.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency.
• Experience leading QA teams in food manufacturing.
• Strong decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs customer/supplier audits annually.
• Manages SQF quality program and SOP updates.
• Oversees SQF audits with operations management.
• Manages CAPAs across all Mantrose locations.
• Oversees certifications audits (Kosher, Organic, Halal, USDA).
• Maintains SOPs and controlled document records for QA.
• Leads implementation of D365 and ProductVision.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Work with R&D on test methods and specs.

Skills

QA Management

Food Industry Experience

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

D365

ProductVision

Job description

Mantrose Group is a world leader in specialty coatings and functional blends for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Founded more than 100 years ago, Mantrose is a unit of RPM International Inc., a specialty coatings company traded on the NYSE under the symbol RPM.

SUMMARY:

ManagesalldailyaspectsofQualityAssurance, Quality Compliance and Document Management forMantrose Group products, which includes Functional Systems (PFI and Holton), VerdeCoat, Mantrose-Haeuser Food Coatings and NatureSeal Food Protection products. This role assuresadherence to all QA programs, Kosher, Halal, Organic and GFCO standards, maintains all documentation associated with all certification bodies and oversees daily QA duties of Mantrose Group, working with quality resources at all locations. This position will also be responsible for managing the SQF audit process and management of documentation required for customers.

KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinatesandperformscustomer/supplierauditsannually,asrequired.
• Manages SQF quality program and all SOP updates/reviews.
• Manages SQF audit with operations managerial team assist.
• Managesall CAPAs at all manufacturing locations for the Mantrose Group.
• Manages all governing agencycertifications & audits (Kosher,Organic,Halal, USDA, FDABiodegradable).
• Manage creation or amendmentsto SOP’s&controlleddocumentrecordsforQA dept.
• Leads implementation/training of D365&ProductVision systems.
• Travelrequirements to other locationsasneeded.
• Works together with all managers within the operations team leading food safety culture/FSMA standards.
• Oversees Compliance manager.
• Oversees Lab lead and all QA technicians (on boarding, disciplinary action, hiring)
• Oversees all process change amendments.
• Manages document management team.
• Compiles month end reporting for the QA department
• Working with R&D on development & optimization of test methods and establishing specifications
• Utilize monitoring tools/ programs to track quality performance and identify out of control trends.
• Responsible for documenting all reportable events in RPM portal.
• Manages/oversees expired materials & dispositions for the department.
• Manages/distributes Monthly QA training for SQF.
• Oversees product dispositions and quality utilization for “Move the pile”.
• Oversees all new business opportunities with operations team for FSMA/SQF requirements.
• Manages pest control contract service/issues.

REQUIREMENTS /SKILLS:

• Four-yeardegreeinFoodScienceor 5-10 years of experience in QA
• KnowledgeofMicrosoft(Word,Excel,Outlook)
• PreviousworkexperienceinQuality Assurance(preferablywithFood Manufacturing Industry background) minimum of 4 years.
• Criticaldecision-makingskillsandabilitytoworkwellina fast-pacedenvironment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience managing a QA team of various skill levels and backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

Somestanding,walking,moving,carrying,bending,kneeling,reaching,handling,pushingandpulling. Ability to lift 20lbs.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialtasks.

Benefits:

Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, Employer paid life insurance, STD/LTD, vacation/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension

Pay: From $120,000 DOE

Mantrose Haeuser co., Inc./Profile Food Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is willing to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.