fairlife, LLC · 1 month ago
Quality Manager, Packaging and Warehouse
Coopersville, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products. The Quality Manager, Packaging and Warehouse is responsible for overseeing quality and food safety program activities, managing laboratory testing programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Oversee and administer the manufacturing site quality systems including the daily management of the laboratory and QC supervisors. Provides SME guidance and consultation to site management in all aspects of regulatory compliance and quality assurance policies and procedures applicable to packaging and warehousing requirements
Collaborate with the Quality Manager, Processing and Sanitation to support and maintain facility hygiene and sanitation standards
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to lab management, finished goods testing, non-conformance reporting and disposition, sensory program, statistical review, and regulatory inspections and testing
Develop and implement internal protocols, programs, and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Conduct investigations and make recommendations as appropriate regarding product quality issues. Provide SME guidance and recommendations to site leadership teams as appropriate
Working within the framework of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), assist and implement quality programs, services, strategies, and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the company’s facilities and guarantee close integration with overall company policy. Monitor program efficiency and KPI reporting methods to measure success. Partner with site leadership teams to revise processes and procedures to improve program effectiveness
Ensure sustained GFSI compliance through leadership in specific program areas including HACCP, Internal Audit, Corrective/Preventive Actions, Management Review, Pre-requisite Programs, and Document Control
Develop and maintain written departmental procedures and SOPs to provide guidance in the application of established quality processes and documentation requirements
Oversee the management, implementation and coordination of the food safety system programs to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer expectations
Oversee site compliance through the review of regulatory Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and LACF required processes. Provide developmental support and training
Implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Monitor and evaluate program/project effectiveness; recommends and effects changes to achieve continuous improvements in quality systems and programs
Ensure contractor GMP and HACCP compliance by managing the interaction between departmental employees and contractors/service providers
Assist and implement site food safety, quality, and GMP training as needed to ensure compliance with quality programs and systems
Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of quality staff as needed. Assist with employee orientation and training in food safety, quality, and GMP programs
Oversee and coordinate the activities of the QC supervisors, including assignment of work and special projects, monitoring workload and productivity, performance evaluation, and promotion of training and development
Assist and provide daily directional setting for the department
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Dairy, Food Science or a related discipline is preferred; or at least 8 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in a consumer package environment
Currently certified or actively working to achieve certification in: HACCP, PCQI/FSMA, FSSC Internal Auditor, and Better Process Control School
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Knowledge of FDA, local, State, Federal regulations, laws procedures and standards for dairy manufacturing
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs
Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in quality assurance applications
Employee development and performance management skills
Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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