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Role Summary                                                           

Responsible for ensuring the overall site quality management system continuously meets or exceeds all applicable regulatory, customer, and consumer requirements.  The position will utilize statistical data and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to reduce customer complaints. The role requires building a skilled and cohesive Quality team that can effectively support the needs of various internal customers, including:  Operations, CI Lean, R&D, Compliance and Global Quality. The Quality Manager should posses the skillset to coordinate and lead all department process improvement programs and R&D experimental designs.  

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities                                                      

Responsible for QMS at the Old Fort manufacturing site and Fostoria DC.Manage  and communicate  Quality metrics to plant leadership  and  corporate quality.Develop annual Quality team goals and align strategies with plant leadershipEnsure a cross-functional site CAPA team effectively collaborates on PQM Event (EVT) occurrences and meets or exceeds plant and corporate CAPA KPIManage and communicate on all site audit schedules, ensuring the site  is adequately prepared, and provide needed support with follow-up CAPA activitiesDevelop and deliver the time sensitive site QMR to plant/corporate leadership teams and ensure all follow-up actions are completed on time and effective.Coordinate the implementation of Corporate Quality projects and programs.Responsible for  demonstrating best practices with driving the C&D safety cultureIdentify and complete individual team  development/training  and produce annual survey metrics with improvement plan to site leadershipDevelop and manage annual Quality department budgetDirect interactions with Corporate Brand and R&D teams supporting new product launches/improvements and coordinating site team with plant trial execution and report delivery.Participate and coordinate with on site Lean leadership  training  development (local and global policies and procedures).Ensure the Quality staff is appropriately resourced and managed to effectively cover all key areas of the QMS (where applicable by product category) as part of an overall “audit ready” requirement:TrainingChange controlCAPAValidationSupplier oversight/CAPADocument controlGxPAudit programKPI/CSD/goal metricsCost of Poor Quality(COPQ)Deviations/concession/risk assessmentCalibrationRelease to Manufacturing / Release to Ship / Plant Test RunsLean program supportSpecification review & approvalHACCP / Food Safety / Food DefenseTechnology transferPest ControlProduct release

Education and Experience                                                           

BS/MS degree from an accredited institution.Quality management experience in both manufacturing and corporate environments ideal in one or more of the regulated areas (minimum of 5-8 years)Experience in a lab environment with supervisory background idealExperience working directly in a manufacturing environment / role requires major manufacturing shop floor cross-functional interfaceExperience leading a cross functional team for on time product releases.Must have knowledge and experience working with third party auditors to include GFSI audits & QMS systems.Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs required.

Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated leadership with project management experienceGeneral knowledge of ISO 9001, BRC, food safety, and Regulatory Requirements for 21 CFR: 110, 111, 117, 210, and 211.Experience with local, state, and federal regulators/regulations preferred.Experience with leading CAPA teams and utilizing associated tools to drive resolution.Experience with utilizing data and statistics as analytical tools (ie. MiniTab)Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational/time management skillsAbility to effectively interact with cross-functional personnel at all levels of the organizationAbility to prioritize and shift work assignments in a fast-paced environmentStrong leadership abilities and skills as a team builder, coach, and mentorStrong computer skills and proficiency in Office Suite products and Enterprise level systems such as SAP and Oracle

Required Training

On-BoardingCode of ConductSexual Harassment AvoidanceSafetyStandard Operating Procedures

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