Quality Assurance Manager – Aurora, CO Direct Hire - On-Site Job
Shift: M-F 8a-5p
Salary Range: $100K to $120K
The basic function of the QA Manager is to provide leadership and ensure the customer, company, and regulatory requirements are met in all aspects of the QA operations. The position is also responsible to lead the QA functions with minimal to no supervision planning, direction, organization, and control to meet the goals of the company. This position is also responsible for understanding related Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products.
Responsibilities: Responsible for developing quality assurance policies for facility wide quality management programs as well as in organization standardization projects.
Provide leadership and ensure the customer, company, and regulatory requirements are met in all aspects of the QA operations.
Manage QA compliance staff activities, schedule, and performance (includes staff that coordinates Environmental Programs).
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of SOPs, forms, Document control, Process control, QMS, and training systems.
Provide leadership and participate in all reviews of QA, management and product development.
Provide leadership and technical support for any new product development to ensure procedures are effective to optimize quality and shelf life.
Coach, train, mentor, and support QA team members.
Investigate and follow-up on consumer and customer complaints.
Ensure that all products for release meet all testing and manufacturing specifications and are accurately labeled, identified, and counted
Propose preventive measures and promote programs to improve the Quality Management System to the executive committee.
Plan and verify the execution of Audits, analyzing the results and deficiencies found.
Supports in promoting Food safety quality culture across all teams.
Ensures that facilities are maintained, and all duties are performed in compliance with all applicable food safety standards and good manufacturing practices.
Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s)
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: MS/BS degree in either food science, microbiology, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferably to a post graduate level in either science or management with 5 or more years' experience managing and implementing QA strategies.
Previous experience in benchmarking, integrating, and implementing best practices.
Superior verbal and written skills for clearly delegating tasks to team members and for effectively communicating results to management.
Ability to take initiative; manage tight deadlines.
Experience with auditing, HACCP, GFSI, AIB, SPC and other quality measuring programs.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and strategies with a sound understanding of product formulation controls and documentation
Must be able to successfully complete PCQI Certification
Benefits: Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan. Company sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes company match. We offer paid vacation, holidays, and provide wellness/sick, bereavement leave, and other income replacement plans for eligible employees.
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