Quality Assurance Manager

Richardson International; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & career development

Job summary

Richardson International is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader in Virginia to drive the development, training, execution, and validation of quality systems. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage audits, and lead the plant's Food Safety and Quality programs.

The role includes acting as the primary contact for customers, investigating complaints, and overseeing sanitation and product safety programs to maintain safe, wholesome products. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a food-related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.).
• Must have 3+ years’ experience in a lead role or management position in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in development, training, execution, and validation of quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and corporate programs; lead audits and internal reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Training design

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Attention to detail

Team management

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

PCQI Certification

HACCP Certification

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development, training, execution, and verification/validation ofall quality systems

• Ensurescompliancetoall regulatory, customer, and corporate programs.Leads andparticipatesin regulatory, customer, and internal audits.Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety and Quality programs

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external customersand investigate consumer and customer complaintswhile providingwritten communicationregardingthe findings

• Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitationand product safetyprograms to ensure a safe and wholesome productsupply;lead teams through product recall management process

• Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant.Adheres to allsafety policies and procedures

• Coordinate the activities of engineers and contractors incomplying withGMP’sduring construction activities

• Work with vendors to correct noncompliance issues concerning ingredients and supplies

• Responsiblefor supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality Programs, along with proactively identifying and executing all continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.

• Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance

• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have abachelor’s Degree in foodrelated field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)

• Must have 3+years’ experience in a lead role or management positionin a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards

• Demonstrated problem solver withabilityto implement effective solutions.

• Previousexperience designing and deploying training programs

• Effective management and supervisory skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skillsin English language.

• Strong organizational skills

• Strategic planning skills

• High levelof accuracy and attention to detail

• PCQI Certification

• HACCP Certification

Physical Requirements:** **Qualifiedapplicantsmust be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, and walk Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, and work off ladder

• Must be able to work in dusty, hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment

• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds

• Must be able to wear a respirator

• Must be able to distinguish objects or equipment visually

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.