Quality Manager

My client is looking for an accomplished and seasoned Quality Manager to advance our quality management systems. The ideal candidate will take charge of creating, executing, and managing the quality assurance strategy to guarantee that our products and services adhere to the highest standards. This role is pivotal in promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across the organization. Client Details

Food Brand focused on snack foods

Description

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide strategic direction for the QA team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Process Optimization:

• Establish and maintain robust quality control processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize QA processes to adapt to changing business needs.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing quality assurance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide developmental opportunities for team members.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards relevant to the organization.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in quality management and incorporate them into the QA strategy.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory and testing standards and ensure the company is compliant with key relevant ingredient and trade regulations globally.
• Monitor & provide recommendations for action concerning changes global in regulatory compliance.
• Develop compliance SOPs for product and vendor on-boarding.
• Research and highlight key changes in international regulatory policies that may affect the business; trade, FTA's, embargos, ingredient and product restrictions and expected future trends.
• Maintain awareness/communicates changes in global regulatory standard and assesses impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including research and development, and operations, to integrate quality assurance into all aspects of the product development lifecycle.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with 3rd party manufacturing partners to address quality concerns and implement solutions. Review, monitor, and interface with multiple manufacturing partners.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks related to product quality and develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track and report on quality metrics.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, promoting quality awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Issuing and tracking RCA/CAPAs.

Profile

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations, with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of food processing techniques, equipment, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP).
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and achieving measurable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective Communication Skills - verbal and written - a must; bilingual a plus.
• Prior experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership and ability to train and develop subordinates, including the ability to conduct training sessions for all plant personnel.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends and long days when necessary.
• Deep knowledge of production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

Job Offer

• Great Benefits Package
• Bonus
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO
• Salary between $100k-150k on the base DOE
• Relocation Package

Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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