Quality Compliance Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Category: QA
- Quality Control

Quality Compliance Manager

The Quality Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, reviewing, and recommending policies and practices, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This role ensures that Snack Craft practices are being followed, and we stay compliant with regulatory, customer and internal requirements.

Department:
Quality

Reports To:

FSQA Director

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biology, Microbiology, or similar degree (Preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in development, maintenance, auditing, and continuous improvement of food safety systems
• Internal Auditor Certified (GFSI Scope)
• PCQI Certified
• HACCP Certified
• Knowledge of BRCGS audit schemes
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance systems.
• Comprehensive practices, procedures and techniques involved in food manufacturing
• Comprehensive proper food analysis lab testing techniques and procedures
• Uses proper lifting techniques
• Comprehensive in general mathematic calculations
• Comprehensive record-keeping procedures
• Strong computer and Microsoft office abilities
• Knowledge of SharePoint systems
• Effective communication in English language

• 45-50 hours per week (Monday
  - Friday):
• Office Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  Between 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Occasional time required on second and third shifts
• Considered on call 24/7 when the plant is operating

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role utilizes standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines) and requires some work to be completed on the factory floor.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting, or crouching
• Ability to walk and stand-up during shift

• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of food safety regulations (FDA, HACCP, MDARD etc.).
• Quality Assurance Expertise:
  Develop and maintain quality assurance systems.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train and educate staff on quality assurance procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to Detail:
  High level of attention to detail in documentation and compliance in all quality assurance activities.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems and procedures.
• Ensure all quality control processes are in place and function effectively.
• Establish, review and update policies and procedures as needed.
• Maintain document control and registries for the facility.
• Assure 100% HACCP compliance with CCP/PC procedures and documentation
• Maintain excellence in food safety and quality of the product through education, familiarity with policy and products, and instruction to all plant personnel

• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, and local health department requirements.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to compliance programs.
• Prepare for and manage external audits and inspections.
• Maintain certifications related to food safety and quality for customers (BRCGS, Organic, Non-GMO, GFCO, etc.)
• Maintain Document Control for all documentation related to food safety and quality.
• Perform or assign routine reviews of SOP, SSOP, Policy and other documents to ensure programs remains current and accurate.
• Ensure routine inspections, audits and reviews are performed within the expected due dates and follow-up actions are assigned and completed.
• Plans, leads and closes all internal and external audits, including overseeing development and execution of corrective actions.

• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Document audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.

• Lead scheduling and…