Director of Quality Assurance

ManagesalldailyaspectsofQualityAssurance Quality Compliance and Document Management forMantrose Group products which includes Functional Systems (PFI and Holton) VerdeCoat Mantrose-Haeuser Food Coatings and NatureSeal Food Protection products. This role assuresadherence to all QA programs Kosher Halal Organic and GFCO standards maintains all documentation associated with all certification bodies and oversees daily QA duties of Mantrose Group working with quality resources at all locations. This position will also be responsible for managing the SQF audit process and management of documentation required for customers.

KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinatesandperformscustomer/supplierauditsannuallyasrequired.

• Manages SQF quality program and all SOP updates/reviews.

• Manages SQF audit with operations managerial team assist.

• Managesall CAPAs at all manufacturing locations for the Mantrose Group.

• Manages all governing agencycertifications & audits (KosherOrganicHalal USDA FDABiodegradable).

• Manage creation or amendmentsto SOPs&controlleddocumentrecordsforQA dept.

• Leads implementation/training of D365&ProductVision systems.

• Travelrequirements to other locationsasneeded.

• Works together with all managers within the operations team leading food safety culture/FSMA standards.

• Oversees Compliance manager.

• Oversees Lab lead and all QA technicians (on boarding disciplinary action hiring)

• Oversees all process change amendments.

• Manages document management team.

• Compiles month end reporting for the QA department

• Working with R&D on development & optimization of test methods and establishing specifications

• Utilize monitoring tools/ programs to track quality performance and identify out of control trends.

• Responsible for documenting all reportable events in RPM portal.

• Manages/oversees expired materials & dispositions for the department.

• Manages/distributes Monthly QA training for SQF.

• Oversees product dispositions and quality utilization for Move the pile.

• Oversees all new business opportunities with operations team for FSMA/SQF requirements.

• Manages pest control contract service/issues.

REQUIREMENTS /SKILLS:

• Must have Bachelors Degree - Four-yeardegreein Chemistry or FoodScience

• KnowledgeofMicrosoft Office

• PreviousworkexperienceinQuality Assurance(preferablywithFood Manufacturing Industry background) minimum of 4 years.

• Criticaldecision-makingskillsandabilitytoworkwellina fast-pacedenvironment.

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience managing a QA team of various skill levels and backgrounds.

Somestandingwalkingmovingcarryingbendingkneelingreachinghandlingpushingandpulling. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialtasks.

Benefits:

Benefits upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements include but are not limited to medical dental vision Employer paid life insurance STD/LTD vacation/sick days/parental leave 401(k) employee stock purchase plan and pension

Mantrose Haeuser co. Inc./Profile Food Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is willing to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.