Quality Assurance Manager

Assures consistent quality of production for Logansport plant by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices (GMP) systems; validating processes, and providing documentation by performing the following duties:

• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop manufacturing and training methods.
• Analyze and prepare responses to customer requests, including but not limited to audits, quality statement and new specifications.
• Update and maintain HACCP programs and lead scheduled HACCP team meetings.
• Responsible for calibration and updating of in-house analytical testing equipment and communication with equipment vendors regarding technical issues and updates.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a Food Safety/Defense Program which complies with USDA/FDA objectives including Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) forms.
• In consultation with VP Operations, oversee contact to USDA-APHIS, USDA-FSIS, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and FDA.
• In consultation with Plant Manager, responsible for ensuring plant operates in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Comply with all food safety/quality related programs and procedures accordingly to support GFSI and regulatory standards.

• Manage customer and regulatory audits; develop corrective action plans in cooperation with Plant Managers
• Ensure suppliers comply with regulations as it relates to SRM policies, EV/BV Programs as it relates to our business. Verify correct language on labeling, bills, etc.
• Develop written set of raw material specifications with photos to be used for suppliers and internally for training purposes.

• Develop written training manual to be used to train production employees and conduct training.
• In consultation with VP Operations and Plant Managers, responsible for traceability of products and developing a written Product Recall Plan.
• Prepare annual budget for QC costs, including travel expenses, equipment, USDA, etc. and do quarterly follow up reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

H.S. education or GED with at least (1-3) years experience or equivalent education and/or experience. Must also possess the following skills:

•Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
•Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
•Service oriented
•Ability to communicate with people across all organizational levels
•Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect
•Experience in a QA or QC role
•Experience in the meat processing industry is desired but not required
•Valid driver’s license

We support a drug free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify. EEO Employer.