Quality Manager

Actus Nutrition; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in the United States seeks a Quality Manager to oversee product safety, quality and regulatory compliance for the manufacturing plant. This role leads QA programs, specifications, training, testing and communication with sales and plant personnel about quality trends and opportunities.

You will recruit and supervise QA staff, manage laboratory budgets and audits, investigate customer complaints, and ensure compliance with federal, state and international regulations.

Qualifications

• 5 years previous manufacturing QA management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Life Science or related area.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA culture and drive improvement to support business strategy.
• Implement and monitor QA program per policies; ensure data accuracy.
• Establish QA specs for finished products, in-process testing, and ingredients.
• Set specs for incoming materials; monitor compliance with suppliers.
• Recruit, coach, and supervise QA staff; develop SOPs and training.
• Prepare and manage laboratory budget; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Investigate customer complaints and coordinate resolutions with vendors.
• Assist operations with product/process development and testing.
• Manage inventory of off-spec materials and rework as needed.
• Conduct internal, vendor, and contract audits.
• Maintain QA lab data system reports; perform statistical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory policies.
• Stay current on production methods and regulations; recommend improvements.
• Educate production on monitoring product quality; sanitation audits.
• Coordinate pest control services.

Skills

QA management

Analytical skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory testing procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Quality Manager has the responsibility for overall product safety, quality and regulatory compliance for the manufacturing plant. This includes the development and implementation of a preventative quality system, specification compliance, operator training and development, quality testing of ingredients and/or finished products, labeling, complaint handling, and communication with sales and plant personnel regarding quality program trends, issues and opportunities according to established policy and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help drive culture change by leading as example with positive attitude and innovative thinking to contribute to the business strategy.
• Implement and monitor the company’s Quality Assurance Program at the facility according to established policies and procedures and assuring the accuracy of data.
• Establish quality assurance specifications for finished products, in process testing and ingredients and ensure that these specifications are met and adhered to by production personnel.
• Establish quality specifications for incoming raw materials with purchasing, monitoring these raw materials to ensure that specifications are met.
• Recruit, direct, coach, lead and supervise all QA personnel constantly raising the standard of performance. Establish education and development programs for employees including SOP’s, quality specifications, safety and job expectations.
• Prepare and manage laboratory budget. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins.
• Research and provide analytical results on customer complaints in a timely manner. Interact with customers as needed on complaint investigation and resolution. Professionally represent Actus on quality matters with vendors and customers.
• Assist operations with establishing procedures and supervising all product and process development and test runs, reporting all results.
• Manage inventory of off-spec materials, including the scheduling and reworking of products as needed.
• Conduct internal, vendor and contract manufacturing audits as required.
• Maintain and improve all current quality assurance lab data system reports. Conduct statistical analysis on production, lab and formula data.
• Ensure compliance with all company, state, federal and international safety and regulatory policies and practices as appropriate.
• Remain current on matters relating to production methods, formulations, analytical techniques and federal regulations as they relate to the Company’s products. Make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Assist with the education of production personnel in the monitoring of product quality. This includes the proper cleaning of production equipment and warehouse areas, performing sanitation audits and monitoring proper closure of bags and storage methods.
• Coordinate pest control services.

Position Requirements:

• 5 years previous manufacturing QA management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Life Science or related area
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Previous supervisory experience

Salary range: $115,000-$120,000 PLUS A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

*SIGN ON BONUS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR OUTSIDE NEW HIRES

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