Plant QA Manager
Niagara Bottling
- Stockton, CA
- $113,528-158,939 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
- Lead the facility in all Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality related activities.
- Serve as the primary plant liaison within the facility for all Company Quality Assurance Initiatives, Niagara Corporate Quality and Third Party Audits
- Trend analytical data and develop initiatives to improve plant performance against Niagara quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Track, analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant
- Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities within the plant
- Monitor the microbiological program; collect and conduct microbiological analysis of product and process samples when necessary
- Perform water testing equipment evaluations and calibrations
- Conduct regular reviews of the facility’s Pre-requisite Programs, GMP Compliance and Sanitation Compliance
- Serve as the facility Food Safety Program Coordinator, HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner
- Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of QA operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies
- Monitor the performance and competencies of plant QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline and development as needed
- Assist the Research & Development team with formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities
- Maintain a safe work environment and support all plant safety programs
- Assist with weekend and holiday coverage as needed
- Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 6 Years – Experience in Position
- 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- Computer literate with proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Applications, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS, etc
- Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Knowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems and beverage sanitation practices
- Demonstrated ability to use data for creative problem solving, experience using statistical software packages
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
- 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- Lead Like an Owner
- Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
- Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
- Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
- Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
- Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
- Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
- Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
- InnovACT
- Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
- Find a Way
- Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
- Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
- Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
- Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
- Empowered to be Great
- Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
- Engages in long term talent planning
- Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
- Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
- Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field
- Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: HACCP Certification
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required