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The Niles manufacturing plant has an
opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager. The facility is located in Niles, Illinois.
If you are interested in this position please visit our career site at www.rich.com
A Quality Assurance Manager oversees all plant units responsible for
monitoring and ensuring plant products are safe and meet customer
specifications and company quality and reliability standards. Develops and
implements short-term and mid-term business plans for department, and assists
in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.
The main requirements for a Quality Assurance Manager are:
• Manages and directs staff responsible for food safety and in-process and
finished product testing and other quality control testing of plant products.
Ensures Quality Management Systems are in-place and effective.
• Manages the in-process data management system (Infinity Quality Systems).
• Develops, implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years)
business plans for the operations, ensuring associates understand the link to
the plant’s, division’s and the corporation’s business plans and understand
their role in accomplishing these plans. Assists in establishing the
longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
• Ensures compliance to Rich Products corporation quality policies.
• 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 plant’s Steering Team.
• Resolves Helpline complaints about plant products, maintaining necessary
records regarding the problem’s resolution. Meets with vendors, customers and
quality representatives and other company staff to discuss and resolve
quality issues. • Ensures that the company's 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
Corporation's business objectives. To be considered for this position
candidates must possess the following knowlege,
skills, and education: • BA/BS degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry,
Engineering or related field • 7 – 10 years supervisory experience in a
food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization,
preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment • Demonstrated
knowledge and application of statistical process control, quality assurance
techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food, chemical or
pharmaceutical manufacturing environment • Working knowledge of FDA
regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),
HACCP, food allergens and pest control • Certification in HACCP, training in
Food Safety auditing, training in Integrated Pest Management, and training in
Six-Sigma Green Belt methodologies. • Demonstrated 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 work •
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems • Demonstrated
mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and
reassemble equipment • Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand
complex mathematical equations including basic statistical analysis •
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software
If you are interested in this position please visit our career site at www.rich.com
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified
candidates to apply. We are also committed to the highest standards in our
employment policies and practices. As part of our efforts to provide a safe
and productive environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we
maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse
testing and background investigations.
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