Quality​/ Purchasing Manager

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Full Time Management ESJ - Dayton, Dayton, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition

Quality Assurance and Administration Manager
(Non-union / Salary)

Department:Quality Assurance

Reports To:Plant Manager

Location:[Dayton, OH]

FLSA Status:Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components:$xx.xx - $xx.xx/h.our

Shift (if applicable): [days/times + any OT requirements]

Position Overview

The successful Quality Assurance and Administration Manager is expected to develop, implement and coordinate the quality assurance program to prevent or eliminate defects in our products. Prairie Farms expects to contend for the highest inspection scores, product evaluation scores and overall plant operation awards. The QA Manager will work as an equal team member and help us obtain our goals. (S) he will conduct end-of-month counts of ingredients and packaging.

Enter daily intercompany transfers as well as inbound receipts of ingredients and packaging into AS400. Recognize inconsistencies, check their own work, identify any anomalies, and communicate with the proper personnel to resolve them. Closing out monthly reports in support of financials. Document retention and retrieval for audits.

(S) he will oversee internal standards, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance. The QA and Administration manager will manage office or facility workflows, handle audit readiness, and lead staff training to ensure efficient and compliant business output.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and follow:
  Standard Methods of Dairy Lab., Past. Milk Ordinance, HACCP, etc.
• Develop initial and subsequent modifications of quality assurance program. Develop areas of responsibility, personnel requirements and operational procedures within the program.
• Review and manage the cleaning and lab supply budgets. Understand the repair budget.
• Investigate quality issues and assist management in other departments in establishing quality procedures.
• Monitor cleanup procedures and train employees on SOP’s.
• Monitor and Communicate lab test results. Work with lab technicians on procedures and techniques. Manage our product recall program.
• Conduct Facility Inspections – Communicate deficiencies and assist with corrective action.
• Manage our HACCP, SSOP, SOP, Master Sanitation and Environmental sampling programs.
• Monitor and confer with suppliers concerning quality of their products and their standards.
• Assist management in the development of new products produced, labeling, specifications and products sold to include product complaints.
• Assist, advice and provide training in all areas affecting quality.
• Monitor regulatory compliance.
• Keep abreast of changing technology concerning quality.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily office or facility operations, streamline workflows, and manage location policies.
• Assist with new hire paperwork and posting of jobs.
• Handle paper work and data entry that Plant Manager requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or at least five (5) years related work experience.
• Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, along with being able to work with formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to follow and disseminate both written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work well with and direct others in the completion of tasks essential to the performance of top-quality work and cleaning procedures.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Required

Soft Skills:

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
  
  Ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
• Proficient with, and enjoy detailed work.

Competency

• Strategic thinking to develop training plans and reports.
• Strong communication skills for…