Quality Assurance Manager

NLX Beverage Solutions; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 118,100 - 140,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturing firm in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee food quality and safety in compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing the Quality & Sanitation Departments and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in food science and regulatory standards, as well as leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience managing staff.
• Experience in an aseptic high-acid manufacturing environment preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.
• Supervise daily laboratory operations and staff.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for customer food safety audits.

Skills

Quality standards understanding

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Food Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

HACCP Certification

GFSI Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$118,100.00/yr - $140,900.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Leader | Building Top-Tier Teams in Beverage Manufacturing

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit one to specified duties, to ensure individual and group success.

Job Summary:

Quality & Sanitation Manager is responsible for food quality and food safety throughout the facility and has the authority to make decisions as the HACCP Team Lead & PCQI. The Director of Operations and/or the Quality Supervisor are backups in case of PTO or work-related travel. The Quality & Sanitation Manager is responsible for managing the Quality & Sanitation Departments, and associated programs, for the plant. They ensure that the Quality & Sanitation policies are enforced, and that Quality & Sanitation Policies meet current Federal, State, Customer, and Third-Party regulations (including, but not limited to; GMP (21 CFR Part 117), SQF, etc.). The Quality & Sanitation Manager will audit and update policies and procedures, as necessary, to meet applicable standards and improve processes. They are responsible for the collection, review, approval of data, and results from the laboratory & approved contract laboratories. The Quality & Sanitation Manager ensures that Quality personnel are trained, qualified, and properly equipped for the safe and effective performance of their assigned duties. The job function includes encouraging a team environment to promote quality while continuously improving efficiency and productivity within the QA laboratory. The Quality & Sanitation Manager must always conduct themselves in a professional manner when representing the Company and be able to communicate effectively within and outside the Company. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quality control, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance in the beverage manufacturing sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Have a solid understanding of Quality standards such as:

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Certification

-Practice and ensure adherence to all company GMP’s, Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures.

• Including but not limited to: SQF, HACCP, Preventive Controls, SOP’s, GMP’s, Recall Program, Allergen Program, Food Defense, SSOP’s, and Pest control programs.
• Update and develop the policies and procedures to ensure that they are compliant with the latest regulations.
• Ensure all Quality, Sanitation, and Regulatory documentation is completed and maintained.
• Complete verification and validation activities.
• Initiate and lead non-conformance & complaint investigations regarding raw material failures, finished goods failures, and customer complaints.

-Perform risk analysis, root cause analysis, develop a corrective/ preventive action plan, implement the plan, and submit a summary report for project closure.

-Ensures all products meet regulatory standards of FDA, EPA, and Illinois State.

• Acts as a liaison between the company and federal, state and/or local regulatory agencies.

-Serve as Recall Coordinator, conduct mock recalls, and forward & backward traceability exercises.

Communicate with suppliers & corporate office regarding quality, safety, including coordinating holds.

-Supervise daily laboratory operations, sanitation, and Quality staff.

• Manage the design and implementation of quality related training for Quality and plant personnel.

-Maintains a functional, and operational, laboratory while complying with GLP’s.

• Update and maintain laboratory instrumentation and procedures manuals.

-Conduct internal audits as well as prepare for customer and 3rd party food safety audits.

• Including inspections that uphold the Identity Preserved status of applicable raw materials or finished products (for example: Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO)

-Direct and coordinate the overall quality specifications and standards for raw materials, processes, and finished goods.

• Ensure the food safety of all materials, processes, and finished goods to meet company and customer specifications and standards.
• Coordinates and directs inspection and testing procedures for materials, processes, and finished goods.

-Design and oversee sanitation (CIP & COP) protocols and procedures for the facility to ensure a clean and safe production environment.

• Implement and manage the master sanitation schedule, and training programs for employees, to maintain a hygienic workplace.

-Coordinate cleaning, sanitation, and pest control activities to prevent contamination and uphold regulatory standards.

• Including, but not limited to; managing the Allergen Control Program & Environmental Control Program
• Manage and document swabbing.
• Regularly inspect and assess sanitation processes and equipment to identify areas for improvement.

-Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data related to quality and sanitation performance to evaluate current process and identify potential process changes or areas of improvement.

-Provide ongoing guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Skills

• B.S. in Food Science or related field
• Experience in an aseptic high-acid manufacturing environment or related fields
• Understanding of sanitation (including CIP & COP) best practices, chemical handling, and equipment cleaning
• Minimum 5 years managing staff
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• HACCP Certification
• PCQI Certification
• GFSI Certification (SQF is ideal)
• Experience with RedZone Compliance is a plus.
• Fluent speaking, writing, and reading in English.
• Technical capacity with the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a multitude of variables.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient Leadership skills
• Solid time management and organizational skills
• Excellent planning and analytical skills
• Technical capacity with the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a multitude of variables.

Physical Demands

• Vision, hearing and speaking to meet performance standard.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, as necessary and be on the production floor for long periods of time.
• Able to work with standard office equipment: computers, physical files, typical office equipment.
• Able to work with standard food lab equipment and chemicals.
• Including but not limited to: pH Meter, color spectrometer, refractometer, titrator, etc.
• The ability to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Typical office environment for half of the time and the remaining time shall be spent on the plant floor. This requires the ability to work in an environment that may contain non-toxic fumes, dust, odors, moderate noise, and temperature variations while wearing the appropriate safety and/or PPE required (e.g.: safety glasses, gloves, hair net, beard net, uniform, or lab coat) while in the production or warehouse areas.
• Occasional Off-hours work may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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