Verification and Audit Manager bei Heartland Food Products Group

Scope:

The Verification and Audit Manager assures compliance to Internal and External audits and certifications.  This includes GMP, Customer Audits and external certifications such as SQF and Kosher.   This position also leads the automation process of our quality systems including the transformation of the quality system to digital and moving to a paperless quality system fully compliant with part 11 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the development and implementation of our digital Quality monitoring Schemes (QMS)
• Lead and manage our continuous improvement program to include leading the Root cause and Corrective Action process (RCA)
• Manage the Consumer Complaint program, to include logging, investigation and reporting of consumer complaints and aging materials as part our continuous improvement program
• Assures compliance to Internal and External Standards.  This includes leadership over internal and external Audits and Certifications (GMP and Customer Audits, Certifications such as SQF and Kosher)
• Leads the automation process of the quality system (digital transformation)
• This functional also leads Continuous Improvement activities including the Root Cause / Corrective Action process, RCA
• The AV function will also manage the Consumer Complaint program (logging, investigations and reporting) and will manage the aging and hold materials
• Act as back up to Quality Systems Manager
• Act as back up to Verification and Audit Specialist
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry or related field with 10 years’ experience is required. Consideration will be given to equivalent experience  
• GMP experience, Six Sigma / process improvement experience and HACCP certification are required Demonstrated field experience to lead SQF is also required
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and HRIS Systems
• Good communication/interpersonal skills:   Interacting with all levels of the organization
• Must be extremely organized, accurate and detail oriented
• Be a critical thinker with significant problem-solving skills and known techniques
• Must be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail 
• Food manufacturing experience with knowledge of aseptic and thermal processing
• Strong auditing skills
• Previous leadership experience and experience with management of Quality Systems
• Process improvement skills (e.g. Six Sigma)
• Proficient command of English and strong communication skills required – both verbal and written 
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills 
• Must have the ability to perform under pressure and communicate well with all departments
• Must have good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions 
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records 
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
• Lifting up to 40 pounds 

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