Job Details

The Plant Quality Manager comprises two vital roles. They work as the subject matter expert in a team with the Plant Manager to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, various other regulatory and certification requirements, and with current Good Manufacturing Practices related to Safe Quality Foods. They also manage the day-to-day operations and policies of the on-site lab providing technical expertise to ensure accurate, reliable results are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (BS in a Hard Science preferred)
• Management experience (1-3 years)
• Expert with Office 365 (primarily Excel, SharePoint, Word, Outlook)
• Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Practitioner certified preferred (or trained within 1 st year)
• Process Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Animal Feed certified preferred (or trained within 1 st year)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certified preferred (or trained within 1 st year)
• Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS) regulatory experience preferred (regarding certifications for foreign exports)

Core Competencies

• Analytical
• D etail oriented
• Organized
• Hands on
• S elf sufficient
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multi-task
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to quickly research issues and develop a network of resources to come to an informed and logical course of action
• Attentive and respectful
• Calm
• Reliable

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, update, and verify the sites SQF systems
• Oversee the sites ISO 17025 systems
• Conduct internal audits at other sites
• Be the primary contact point and guide for external auditing bodies including USDA, APHIS, USFDA, MO Dept. of Agriculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), SQF, etc.
• Be the scientific technical lead and regulatory subject matter expert to guide the plant and lab personnel with aid from the Corporate Quality and Legal teams
• Participate in monitoring Quality email inboxes during off-hours to respond to Quality issues in a timely manner
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Quality Leads and Technicians
• Assist in hiring and training quality personnelEvaluating employee performance
• Address and resolve team conflicts
• Approve and assist in covering Paid Time Off
• Oversee and train others in lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Assist in creation and maintenance of a Quality budget
• Oversee the on-site Retain program and 3rd party testing as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a management team member in a production plant. Noise levels are normally moderate but may occasionally be high when in production areas. The plant environment is often dusty and n95 dust masks are provided for the employees use at their own discretion. Travel is less than 10%.

To perform the job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by the employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, kneel, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50lbs. Specific vision abilities include the employees ability to see near and far distances, tiny objects in detail, and discern various shades from beige to brown. The employees motor skills need to be fit to perform fine manipulation of small, fragile items and items at extreme temperatures while wearing thermal protective gloves.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic leadership team and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Make an impact within a fast-paced and innovative growing company.

If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute your expertise to a growing organization, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!