Quality Assurance Manager - ( Hourly-30$)

SUMMARY

This position will manage and implement quality and food safety systems at the manufacturing site to meet or exceed customer, regulatory and company requirements.

This leader is responsible for assuring released product is safe for its intended use and that quality attributes are clearly monitored, reviewed and deemed acceptable.

The QA Manager will support all safety programs, policies and procedures, and have a personal value system that will assist in creating a work environment that is based on trust, human dignity, and honesty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other tasks as assigned.
• Cross-train on quality programs and initiatives within 3D Poultry as needed.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as required.
• Management of site quality budget.
• Support the Poultry Platform Director of Quality on specific or assigned projects.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred. Degree considerations: Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc. Five or more years of experience within quality and/or food safety in food or pet food manufacturing with demonstrable quality management experience. HACCP certification required. Certifications and trainings for SQF, PCQI, Internal Auditing and Food Defense strongly preferred.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Quality management – Seeks ways to improve and promote quality through systems and processes, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Initiative – Works well independently; displays readiness to undertake or instigate projects on her or his own.