Senior Manager Software Quality Engineering managing compliance and quality assurance for defense systems. Overseeing evaluations, risk assessments, and ensuring contractual adherence for digital products.
About the role
- Quality Assurance Supervisor at Flagstone Foods ensuring food safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting. Leading quality assurance operations and mentoring QA Technicians to meet quality objectives.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining all programs and procedures related to food safety and quality.
- Provide leadership and guidance to production plant employees regarding quality control, food safety, sanitation, and facility programs.
- Oversee food safety, quality standards and legality of products manufactured in the facility, support compliance to plant quality and food safety systems, pest control, sanitation, environmental policy, corrective action policy, etc.
- Direct Quality Assurance department and inspection operations on all shifts for received, in-process, and finished product quality and food safety.
- Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians regarding training and development in proper procedures, standards, and handling of employee relations, including establishment of measurable goals and input on performance reviews.
- Train, develop, and mentor QA Technicians regarding food safety, quality, and legality.
- Manage shift planning/scheduling and work assignments for Quality Assurance department positions.
- Direct the inspection of incoming ingredients including random sampling of products, the physical condition of ingredients and packaging, fat and moisture content, and compliance with ingredient specifications.
- Ensure out-of-specification products, materials, and ingredients are put on hold, investigations conducted, disposition determined, and issues resolved.
- Act as technical liaison for Quality Assurance department in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager: externally with customers and vendors; internally with production, R&D, marketing, and procurement for all quality processes.
- Initiate quality complaint investigations; verify corrective action completion and continued conformance Support facility during inspections, customer audits, and other interactions with regulatory agencies/customers Support facility with required certifications.
- Participate in new product development and commercialization.
- Oversee label and packaging proofing and verification program to ensure correct labels are applied during manufacturing.
- Lead/train and participate in internal audits and mock recalls while ensuring compliance to internal quality policies and applicable local regulations through the audits, observations, process reviews, and development of corrective actions with management.
- Inspect work areas for safety hazards, observe employees safe work habits, and take corrective action as necessary; fill out accident investigation reports and attend safety meetings, as appropriate; communicate and follow up to meet safety goals.
- Participate in training programs as needed (e.g., cGMP, HACCP, Safety).
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related degree preferred; HACCP certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive and demonstrated quality assurance and food safety management leadership experience in the food industry or manufacturing industry.
- Strong computer skills including experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, decision making, relationship building, coaching, and motivating.
- Ability to solve complex problems with attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, motivation, decision making, relationship building, and coaching.
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, a Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan)
- term life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability
- accidental death and dismemberment
- 401(k) plan
- Eligibility for benefits and 401(k) begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
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