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Metro Supply Chain Holdings Usa Inc; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain Holdings Usa Inc is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Tracy, CA to ensure all quality standards meet GMP and client requirements, and to lead the Manufacturing Quality Assurance and Site Sanitation teams.

You will write and audit the quality management system, drive continuous improvement with KPIs, manage budgets and staffing, and prepare for regulatory audits (FDA, AIB) while partnering with operations to deliver compliant, quality products on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• 5+ years of Quality Management Experience.
• Experience with GMP and AIB standards.
• Experience in a 3PL logistics environment.
• Audit experience and/or lead auditor training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Quality Assurance and Site Sanitation Departments to ensure high quality.
• Write and self-audit the quality management system for compliance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to drive quality improvements.
• Participate in budgeting, manpower planning, and forecasting for QA activities.
• Support regulatory audits and client inquiries, ensuring corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Red Prairie

Pack Manager

Job description

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Full Time Management Tracy, CA, US

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Contract Packaging and Warehouse, the Quality Assurance Manager will ensure all quality standards and current procedures meet or exceed regulations for GMPs as well as the standards set by our Contract Manufacturing clients.

Responsibilities

• Company Culture - exhibits the desired behaviors that support “Our Way” and looks for ways to say “Yes”
• Ensures quality and productivity goals are met on a daily basis
• Manages and leads the activities of the Manufacturing Quality Assurance and Site Sanitation Departments to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Ensures that all manufacturing, packaging, testing, storage and distribution activities are performed in conformance to Customer Specific, FDA, AIB and company policies and/or standard operating procedures.
• Writes, maintains, and self-audits the quality management system to ensure compliance and change management.
• Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization through the establishment and maintenance of KPIs.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the business context and company profitability.
• Understands and participates in budgeting, manpower planning and forecasting and managing expenditures.
• Maintains the integrity and performance of quality expectations with Lean, cost effective strategies that meet business objectives.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, development, coaching, disciplining and performance appraisals for employees.
• Ensures workforce is well trained to provide seamless and timely delivery of service.
• Oversees quality investigations for root cause and CAPA determination.
• Accountable for troubleshooting problems through to resolution, escalating as necessary.Works closely with all departments to ensure staff are working in compliance with internal policies and procedures, external client expectations and GMPs.
• Hosts regulatory and client audits and assumes responsibility for ensuring that stakeholders are included in proposals for corrective actions.
• Communicates with and responds to Customer inquiries.
• Verifies contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation submittals.
• Works with Project Managers to develop project schedules and resource allocation models for QA related projects and other activities.
• Fulfills the duties of a Manager under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including, safety, violence and harassment laws.
• Manages confidential information/documentation as required by policies.
• Reviews records, reports, documents to comply with Company operational expectations.
• Identifies initiatives to improve team work, morale, cost savings, shift performance and reduced labor cost.
• Assume additional related responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering or relevant experience in Food Packaging/Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5+ years’ Quality Management Experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance methodologies and policies.
• 5+ years of experience as a manager and strong leadership skills.
• Previous audit experience and/or lead auditor training.Working knowledge of applicable GMP and AIB Standards.
• Experience working in a Third Party (3PL) logistics environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proven track record in driving Continuous Quality Improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in developing and monitoring Quality Department budgets.
• Comfortable with being directly involved in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven ability to delegate and follow-up on tasks assigned to Team Members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal with the ability to develop relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills - sound business judgment and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Goal focused with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Able to troubleshoot issues, anticipate problems and make logical decisions.
• Ability to interpret financial spreadsheet information.
• Previous experience with warehouse systems such as Red Prairie and Pack Manager an asset.
• Comfortable working within strict deadlines and under pressure while maintain a professional demeanor.
• Able to lift 50 pounds as necessary from time to time..
• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) office hours to meet established deadlines.
• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development.