Key Duties and Responsibilities
- The Quality Manager needs a solid understanding of all processes (from raw materials to finished product) and ability to apply understanding of FDA regulations (21 CFR 10/11, 21 CFR 820) and other regulatory requirements (HACCP, FSMA, TSCA, etc.).
- Support and drive consistency of Premier Magnesia Quality Programs and procedures across all assigned areas of responsibility
- Plan and assign work of subordinates efficiently and effectively to ensure proper coverage and oversite
- Develop and/or adapt inspection equipment or processes to meet quality control standards, make suggestions regarding procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality.
- Analyze facts or circumstances surrounding individual problems or incidents of nonconformance to determine appropriate actions to be taken within the limits of standard practices and with a strong command of root cause analysis and a cross-functional mindset to reach effective problem solution
- Ensure appropriate collection and maintenance of all quality records and inspection reports
- Develop, initiate and adjust standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation
- Provide input to and support of the Material Review Board to ensure proper disposition of material and documenting associated Quality Costs
- Team Member development through leadership, performance reviews, coaching and feedback
- Owner of Customer Complaint Process and driver of Corrective/Preventive Action activities ensuring proper root cause, corrective activities and verification of actions prior to timely closure
- Maintain cGMP standards in compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, UL, Safe-Feed-Safe-Food, Kosher, Omri, etc.
- Support, utilize, train and optimize Quality Management Software (Master Control), specifically related to Document Control, Audit and Risk Management
- Other projects or assigned responsibilities as business needs may require
Travel:andnbsp; Little to no travel expected unless business needs require
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related industrial, scientific, or business management field required
- Minimum experience is 4+ years of related experience
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with FDA: CFR 210/211 preferred
- ISO 9001-2018 experience preferred
- Root cause analysis, analytical and problem-solving experience preferred
- Intermediate to advanced math and statistical skills
- Ability to communicate technical terms in common sense manner to all levels of organization and externally
- Strong organizational and information management skills required
- Solid base of knowledge with respect to Quality Management Software
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work will take place in an office and manufacturing environment. Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and be on-call on occasion.andnbsp; The employee may encounter controlled air conditions with frequent air changes and environmental exposure.
These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental.andnbsp; Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as they may be assigned by management.andnbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.