Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. · 1 day ago
Quality Manager
Oostburg, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMasters Gallery Foods, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those they influence through a cooperative culture and ongoing career development. The Quality Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality systems and sanitation processes to ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Establish and report quality metrics
Supervise Quality and Sanitation staff and coordinate Quality and Sanitation Departments with scheduling and staffing. Assist with hiring new Quality employees
Oversee Line Lead, Line Attendant, and Quality audits on quality checks and procedures including weight control, analyze data, and adjust as needed
Facilitate monthly SOP audits, review results and manage completion rate
Train new employees on HACCP, Food Safety Plan, GMP’s, and assist with annual GMP review meeting
Monitor and coordinate the extended run process
Assist Operations in trouble shooting quality issues
Train and familiarize all employees with quality management and standards
Assist Operations with maintaining and issuing Non-Conformances
Oversee Quality Systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements to include process evaluations, sanitation programs, product labeling, product storage, and distribution
Manage quality agendas for the monthly meetings. Create PowerPoints and present as needed
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to plant personnel by understanding regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements
Assist in identifying and resolving customer complaints related to quality products
Lead and manage the Pest Control Program
Oversee the calibration program
Be a part of the audit process as needed and a backup including customer, third party, and regulatory audits
Create, review, implement controlled documents – SOP’s, Work Instructions, Forms, Alchemy, and Redzone Production Management
Complete monthly plant audits and Internal BRC Audits. Document non-conformances and follow-up on corrective actions
Engage in a "Food Safety" culture and lead by example. Innovate food safety techniques and processes
Drive and lead the "Right the First Time" process control approach
Assist with Quality and Sanitation KPI's and trending
Monitor, review, and sign off as PCQI on preventative controls
Assist Continuous Improvement groups on projects
Manage internal and external assessment, corrective actions, and sustainability
Provide backup for Quality Supervisors, Quality Lead / Auditors, or Quality Technicians on an as needed basis
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations, Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Systems, or the Director of Quality Systems
Perform customer tests and swabbing as needed
Oversee Sanitation Department
Qualification
Required
Minimum of four years of experience in Quality and Sanitation in a food manufacturing environment
Ability to act as a direct liaison between general production and management regarding quality issues
Excellent knowledge of FDA, USDA, and WDA food safety regulations and inspection protocol
Knowledge of the ERP computer system, Red Zone Production Management, Alchemy, and Microsoft Office products
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to assess quality and be firm in decisions
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Food Science, Quality Systems, or equivalent
Yellow Belt Certification
Quality Concepts, Lean Six Sigma-Measure and Analyze
Lean Six Sigma-Improve and Control
Lean Six Sigma-Implementation
Lean Manufacturing Overview
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
Benefits
A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
Green sustainability initiatives
Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
Training and development programs
Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party, and more)
Company
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Masters Gallery Foods is a food production company specializing in cheese products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jodi Schoerner
CFO
Leonard Gentine
Founder
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