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Manager,
Quality Assurance Systems - Willard, OH
Campbell Soup Company
Full-time
Job
details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Imagine...working for a company that knows that
its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which
achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are
part of the same process.
We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee
population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences
and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
We are looking for an individual who enjoys
working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment,
likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
General Summary
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the
Quality Systems Manager is responsible for development, maintenance and
continuous improvement of all site Food Safety and Quality systems. The
Quality Systems Manager will be a subject matter expert on regulatory,
Campbell Soup Company and 3rd party certification requirements and will
ensure compliance to these programs by partnering with site operations,
sanitation, maintenance, and distribution team members. Position will be
responsible for strategic and daily support of food safety compliance
initiatives related to supply base, ingredients, packaging materials, quality
policies, scorecard metrics and training programs. The Quality Systems
Manager will serve as the site designated PCQI and SQF Practitioner and will
coordinate all auditing, verification, validation, and routine monitoring
activities related to maintaining these critical systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Function as
lead PCQI, responsible for conducting risk assessments and organizing
program assessments for continuous improvement of food safety and
quality systems.
- Maintain and
update records related to facility food safety and quality control
plans.
- Lead site Food
Safety/HACCP team and update plant leadership team regularly on food
safety and quality plan performance metrics.
- Follow up on
all preventive control deviations and food safety monitoring failures,
document risk assessments related to food safety related incidents.
- Ensure
validation activities related to preventive controls and quality control
points are completed per schedule.
- Manage Quality
Documentation Control program, create new documents, revise existing
documents, and oversee the effective distribution of site policies,
procedures, work instructions, training, and operational documentation.
- Regularly
perform program gap assessments against Campbell Soup Company standards
and develop corrective action plans to improve compliance.
- Responsible
for plant internal quality system audits and GMP inspections. Develop
audit schedule, coordinate training and calibration of internal audit
team, develop checklists, generate reports and follow-through with
corrective actions to ensure CARs are completed and audits are closed.
Participate in the program as a lead auditor/inspector.
- Lead plant
external quality system and regulatory visits, including FDA, ODA, SQF
and Kosher. Organize external certifications if required for new
projects.
- Conduct
additional non-formal routine facility inspections to verify facility
compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
program requirements. Coach employees daily on GMP and “food safe”
behaviors in the production environment.
- Oversee site
Environmental Monitoring Program, work with sanitation team and direct
reports to complete sample collection and follow up on any associated
corrective actions.
- Oversee plant
analytical testing and equipment calibration programs. Responsible for
validation of sampling and test methods and conducting regular
proficiency testing with operators.
- Champion plant
traceability program for ingredients, packaging materials, and finished
products. Work with QA Business Unit representatives (Cookies/Crackers)
to complete trace exercises and rate program effectiveness.
- Maintain site
food defense plan and meet regularly with cross functional food defense
team members
- Maintain
business continuity plan and crisis management plans, conduct annual
business continuity exercises with staff team
- Stay up to
date on food safety legislation and industry news, notify plant
leadership team on any relevant changes and updates
- Provide
direction to direct reports, develop team members in leadership and
quality management skills. Perform informal and formal performance
evaluations.
- Evaluate new
products, equipment installations and production lines for food safety
risks and update relevant documentation; assist with commissioning
activities and release prior to production of first product.
- Serve as the
primary point of contact for the Quality Assurance Department in the
absence of the Quality Assurance Manager. Be available to support
additional objectives, as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
Minimum Qualifcations
- Undergraduate
degree in food science, biology, or related technical field
- 4+ years food
industry experience with demonstrated achievement in Food Safety and
Quality leadership
- HACCP
Certification
- Preventive
Controls for Human Foods – PCQI
- Practical
knowledge and application of food safety principles (ex. Regulatory,
FSMA, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, microbiology etc.)
- Computer
proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and
able to learn other software systems
- Proficient in
SAP or similar ERP system
- Effective
presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Familiar with
continuous improvement, six sigma and lean manufacturing concepts
- Strong
interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
- Promote
engagement and diversity
Work Environment
Work environment is primarily Office and lab
setting with regular exposure to plant manufacturing environment including
walking, standing, climbing stairs, crouching, bending and lifting up to
25lbs. Work includes exposure to loud noises and manufacturing equipment and
requires strict adherence to lockout, personal protective equipment and plant
safety policies.
The Company is committed to providing equal
opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment
relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status,
disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are
protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by
Federal law.
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