Hybrid MM QA Manager bei CREATIVE FOOD INGREDIENTS INC

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as oral and written communication skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Develop and deliver performance reviews to department staff 
• Site primary SQF practitioner 
• Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System 
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance quality standards ( KPIs)  
• Prepare Facility for Regulatory Audits  
• Oversee the operations of the documentation systems in support of the Quality Management System 
• Prepare Customer and 3rd Party Audits  
• Create/review/update SOP’s as needed. 
• Manage Positive Release review on all products before releasing into Commerce 
• Administer the Hold and Release Process for Raw Materials and Finished Products 
• Manage the creation and/or updating of Certificates of Analysis 
• Assist in performing Mock Recalls 
• Audit production batch records and production records for completeness and accuracy 
• Make recommendations for batch approval or rejection based on the review of batch related results on a per lot basis 
• Work closely with departments in developing and obtaining necessary information for use in preparation of production batch documents 
• Participate in Team Meetings and other initiatives as requested?  
• Coordinate communication between various departments as necessary to ensure completion and closure of production batch records 
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel for creation and/or updating of Product Specifications 
• Develop and maintain various quality related programs including but not limited to sanitation, Allergen (i.e. GFCO – Gluten Free Certification Organization), HACCP, IPM, microbiological testing, weight control, product recall, and self-audits. 
• Responsible for the maintenance and control of all required documentation for company compliance  
• Provide services to support and maintain Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)  
• Assist in destruction of obsolete documents  
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel 
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor 
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

PROMOTE: 

• Safety & Quality per CFI expectations 
• Teamwork with all departments & staff 
• Red Zone support & accuracy 
• Chain of Command  
• Setting a good example 
• Following direction 
• Problem solving in timely manners 

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Some travel may be required, less than 20%. 
• Participates on committees and engaging in special projects. 
• Daily interaction with Production Supervisors, Leads, QA Manager, Ex. Director of QA & Technical Research, EX. Director of Operations, Production Manager. 
• Daily interaction with Production Operators, Quality Technicians and Mechanical Technicians. 
• Frequent interaction with vendors, contractors, customers, regulatory personnel and External Auditors. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• At least 3-5 years of documentation organization/handling experience in manufacturing or similar industry, GMP, Allergen, and HACCP Experience. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe and/or similar document applications. 
• Should be familiar with all internal office systems and applications, documentation storage and 
• Retrieval systems, archival of documents, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. 
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.   
• Spanish bilingual is preferred  
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and dimensional calculations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations 
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to organize and maintain order, in the highest degree, of documents and their respective content and revisions  
• Familiarity with PC based computer systems.  Possess the ability to navigate within a windows environment.  
• MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel (Intermediate Level), Power Point, Outlook etc.) strongly preferred. 
• Laboratory Information Management System software experience strongly preferred. 
• HACCP, SQF, PCQI and GFSI Requirements 
• The manager level may have salary and/or hourly resources reporting to this position 

PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MENTAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

FREQUENCY KEY (based on a standard 40-hour work week) 

Never 

Rarely 

Occasional 

Constant 

Frequently 

< 1 hour/week 

0-2.5 hours/day 

 (1% - 33% of time) 

5.5+ hours/day  

(over 66% of time) 

2.5-5.5 hours/day 

 (34% - 66% of time) 

Lifting/Carrying 

Pushing/Pulling  

Driving  

Other  

Under 10 lbs.  

Under 10 lbs.  

Automatic Transmission  

Fine Motor Skills synchronization of hands and fingers. 

11-20 lbs.  

11-20 lbs.  

Standard Transmission  

Handling (grasping, holding) 

21-50 lbs. 

21-50 lbs.  

Keyboard/ten key   

51-100 lbs.  

51-100 lbs.  

Repetitive Motion-Feet 

Over 100 lbs.  

Over 100 lbs.    

Repetitive Motion-Hands   

Twisting/Turning  

Work Environment 

Bend   

Reach Over Head  

Walk-Normal Surfaces     

Indoor   

Climb   

Reach Over Shoulder  

Walk-Slippery Surfaces  

Outdoor  

Crawl   

Sit   

Walk-Uneven Surfaces  

High Temps    

Kneel    

Squat   

Low Temps  

Reach Outward  

Stand   

Loud Noises   

Mental Demands  

Interpret Data  

Make Decisions  

Organize   

Problem Solve  

Time Management  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.