Quality Manager

giorgiglobal; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group seeks a motivated Quality Assurance leader to oversee food safety and product quality across materials, production and finished goods. You will build strong internal and external relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

You will drive the QA program, conduct HACCP/BRC/ISO aligned activities, mentor staff, perform root cause analysis, and report data-driven insights to support plant operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 5–10 years' manufacturing QA/food safety experience with team leadership.
• Experience in metal packaging or CPG environments preferred.
• Audits and implementation of quality programs demonstrated.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, GMPs and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, verify and validate QA processes for materials, production and finished products.
• Address deviations and train production personnel in quality practices.
• Provide products and services meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead HARA activities and improve plant operations through proactive QA solutions.
• Maintain relationships with R&D, Sales, Marketing and Operations; provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality Assurance

Food safety

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Work Schedule

Conventional

Position Summary

Individual must be highly motivated with the ability to manage activities within our Quality Assurance Department. Individual will be responsible for ensuring consistency within the organization in the areas of food safety and quality while maintaining and building relationships with both internal and external customers.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Develop, implement, verify and validate Food Safety and QA processes and procedures used to monitor & update quality systems for incoming raw materials, production, and products (Finished and Work in Process) to ensure compliance to all regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Addresses BRC GS deviations on an immediate and ongoing basis and assists in the training and development of production personnel in these areas.
• Provide products and services to customers (internal and external), which meet or exceed expectations.
• Assist in implementing, mentoring, monitoring and acting as HARA Team Leader.
• Drive plant improvement by providing proactive solutions to issues that will support facility operations staff in achieving Quality and Safety goals.
• Conducts, implements yearly reassessment of food safety programs, BRC GS training and self inspections.
• Maintain contact between Sales and Operations in order to communicate customer/consumer issues and resolutions that arise and brings about corrective action if needed.
• Maintain effective working relationship with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Purchasing and Operations. Provide timely, accurate, and relevant data and analysis to enable them to effectively manage the business.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with regulatory bodies. Monitor industry and regulatory news to identify new trends that could be utilized for continuous improvement within the facility and company.
• Build and maintain a strong team through effective training, mentoring, and team building.
• Monitoring and testing of critical control points (CCPs).
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 to 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with proven experience in managing teams and maintaining quality and food safety programs.
• Experience in metal packaging production - specifically 2-piece aluminum beverage can experience preferred.
• Exposure to required audits and proven implementation of quality programs.
• Proven track record of managing individuals.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS , GMP's and ISO
• Ability to perform root cause analysis, determine corrective action and provide necessary steps for follow through.
• Self Motivated , detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create professional and technical reports and presentations in a timely manner and clearly communicate to all levels of personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs /day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs /day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs /day)

Lift/ Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O

Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O

Stand C

Walk C

Sit O

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)

Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines

Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become loud and very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equality and Diversity Statement

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.