Quality Assurance Manager at Rich Products Corporation

Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. Working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.Purpose Statement The Quality Assurance Manager will manage all plant units and is responsible for monitoring and ensuring plant products are safe and meet customer specifications and company quality and reliability addition to developing and implementing short-term and mid-term business plans for department and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.Key Accountabilities and Outcomes Manages and directs staff responsible for microbiological testing and other quality control testing of plant products.Oversees maintenance of the weight and defect control programs in accordance with plant and company standards.Develops implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations ensuring associates understand the link to the plants divisions and the corporations business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.Mentors and motivates associates providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.Communicates performance standards to associates recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.May serve as a member of the plants Steering Team.Resolves hotline complaints about plant products maintaining necessary records regarding the problems resolution.Meets with vendors customers and quality representatives and other company staff to discuss and resolve quality issues.Ensures that the companys product hold policies and procedures are communicated to plant staff and that the plant adheres to the procedures.Recommends as appropriate the suspension of production or the release of product when quality standards are not achieved.Leads and/or participates in quality audits of the plant.Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality improvements.Develops maintains and reports required operational information to management. Ensures all quality-related information required for regulatory reviews and reporting is maintained by the plant.Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.Participates in weekly GMP sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies.Follows up on work orders with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies systems and quality control practices.Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials packaging materials and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support Rich Products Corporations business objectives.Knowledge Skills and Experience BA/BS degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Food Science Engineering or related field5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization preferably using computerized manufacturing equipmentDemonstrated knowledge and application of statistical process control quality assurance techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of FDA regulations Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) HACCP food allergens and pest controlUltra High Temperature (UHT) experience preferredDemonstrated knowledge of refrigerationDemonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety OSHA standards product quality (success rates) and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste optimizing yield)Demonstrated ability to direct coach and train associates as well as plan monitor and schedule workDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problemsDemonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipmentDemonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations including basic statistical analysisProficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software#OPS123#Womenmfg#LI-LE1COMPENSATIONIn accordance with state law the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience knowledge skills abilities shift differential and location.Annual Range/Hourly Rate$91360.00-$137040.00Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Quality Assurance,FDA Regulations,Food Industry,Food Safety Experience,ISO 9001,Quality Systems,Food Processing,Quality Control,Quality Management,QA/QC,Selenium,HACCP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 91360 - 137040