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Quality Assurance Manager - 2nd Shift - Relo Eligible
Location:
Norwood, MA
Description:
Home Market Foods (HMF) is a growing, successful, category leading producer of protein-based meal solutions that is as committed to treating our colleagues and customers as family as we are to delighting consumers with award winning products. Our innovative products are sold at the top retailers and food service customers in North America, and it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are. You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; RollerBites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues. Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership. We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees. With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area. Due to our rapid growth, our success is directly dependent on attracting and retaining the best possible talent across our teams. To this end, we are posting for a strong Quality Assurance Manager. This opportunity will be based in our Norwood manufacturing facility and is scheduled from 4:00PM to 1:00AM. Relocation assistance is provided. OVERVIEW OF ROLE: As part of the management team, the Quality Assurance Manager develops and implements quality assurance strategies, programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest levels of food quality consistently. The Quality Assurance Manager communicates the quality assurance vision to the department and to key stakeholders, manages the QA function and staff, and their performance, makes decisions on workforce planning. The incumbent will ensure products are manufactured within Home Market Food's quality assurance specifications. Having a culinary background, skills, and interest, and being a 'Foodie' are greatly beneficial to this role! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage QA functions during their shift. Develop Quality Assurance and Food Safety personnel in their job functions. Involved in the new hire process and ensure implementation of new hire training. Deliver quarterly and annual performance reviews for QA Supervisors, and on-going performance management to ensure high functioning team. Coach and mentor QA Supervisors frequently and in a timely manner in leading their respective teams. Collaborate with the Director of QA & Food Safety to create career development plans for QA staff. Collaborate with other members of the management team to ensure highly disciplined compliance with all product and process quality parameters and standards including formulations, specifications, approved methods, procedures, practices, and systems to guarantee absolute product wholesomeness. Participate in formula design and shelf-life studies with R&D. Participate in Customer complaint investigations, foreign matter/ metal monitoring and investigations Ensure consistent product quality, integrity, and conformance from raw material to finished product shipment by working in conjunction with Vendor Assurance and Procurement, as well as generating procedures and quality specifications. Partner with other operational departments in equipment selection/ modification. Partner with Procurement and Vendor Assurance to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials and maintain a high-level supply chain visibility. Partner with the Food Safety Manager and Vendor Assurance Manager Organize and conduct employee training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF and any necessary trainings that affect product safety and quality. Work with Director of QA & Food Safety to develop policies, procedures, and training programs. Conduct sensory evaluation of products which is a critical component of the function (taste, smell, texture, and visual evaluation), as needed. Act as QA technical resource for company initiatives, work on cross-functional projects including involvement with Continuous Improvement (CI) team to develop solutions that will drive the company's goals and objectives. Influence processes, technologies, and systems to ensure products are consistently of highest quality (SPC, Sensing, AI vision, etc). Partner with Sanitation team to ensure program compliance. Ensure plant and product conformance to third party audit standards such as GFSI's SQF - which include preparation and employee awareness training for audits. Be SQF Practitioner back-up. Demonstrate ability to implement new programs as required by Management. Interact with the FDA and USDA Regulators as needed. Collaborate across functions to ensure Home Market Food's goals are met. Develop organizational understanding of the cost of quality. In their absence, the Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety will perform his/her responsibilities or delegate to a QA designate. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another related field required. Six plus years of Supervisory experience required Five to eight years of food industry managerial experience (meat industry highly preferred) Working knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS), Total Quality Management (TQM) a plus Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) required Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office products required PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to sit / stand for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment where a broad range of tasks may be required. Must be able to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota. Must be comfortable walking on the floor for extended periods of time and climbing stairs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Weekends and off-hours to support the department and the company at large may be required. The noise level in the office environment is typically moderate. Company provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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