Bakery Quality Assurance Manager Job in Columbia 29127, South Carolina US
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Candidates must have Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance experience.
Summary:
The Quality Assurance Manager ensures the quality of product and services provided by the company. This position is responsible for managing quality assurance programs and the quality assurance department. This position is also responsible for monitoring and completing written reports, performing audits and completing product testing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures the quality of product and services by testing product, performing audits of product lines, placing defective products on hold and taking corrective action
Manages quality assurance programs and department by upholding quality programs expectations and standards
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Detail oriented and organized
Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
Self motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
Strong background in HAACP; food safety; GMP; SQF; and AIB
Must have a hands-on work ethic
This position is responsible for administering the department’s budget to ensure proper allocation of resources
Responsible for supervising direct reports
Performs other duties including but not limited to handling customer complaints, communicating holds and discrepancies with supervisors and other departments; completing various reports by maintaining bill of materials, maintaining hold logs, completing weekly and monthly reports
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a science field, preferably food science
Experience:
Minimum of five years of experience required
Prefer experience in a food production environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Detail oriented and organized
Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
Self motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
Strong background in HAACP; food safety; GMP; SQF; and AIB
Must have a hands-on work ethic
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for associates that report to the Quality Assurance department.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
· Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness and humidity.
· Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards.
· Position requires sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis. Also requires the ability to see, hear and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
· Personal protective equipment, as defined by Client Company will be provided.
Expectations:
Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
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