Manager - Quality Assurance

Under the direction of the Quality Director, the Quality Assurance Manager will manage the activities of personnel assigned to Quality Assurance functions, including direct, day-to-day management of on-site work in process audit programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• Manages the Quality Unit team members to enforce Food Safety, Regulatory (including Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, and Gluten Certifications), and cGMP's throughout the Manufacturing facility.
• Represents the department at operations planning and scheduling meetings and advises on feasibility of testing timelines with respect to planning or production requirements.
• Subject matter expert of Nellson Quality System, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HARPC/HACCP.
• Manage the Factory Sanitation program which includes the Master Sanitation Schedule, Internal Audits, Food Safety Audits, SSOP's, CIP and COP programs, Hygienic Design, Hygienic Zoning and Cleaning Chemicals.
• Manage Pest Control programs which include obtaining State Pesticide Certification and working cooperatively with vendors to improve pest control programs and activities.
• Manage the Pathogen Monitoring Program which includes monitoring facility cleanliness and sanitation and taking corrective action on deficiencies in accordance with the PMP.
• Manage the Food Safety Team which includes maintenance of all aspects of the HARPC/HACCP program.
• Participate in company environmental continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out and employing increased resource efficiency opportunities; promote and participate in waste conservation/management efforts (pollution prevention and recycling).
• Responsible for Managing in Factory audits (Customer, Regulatory, and Certification) and Corrective Action responses from the Audits.
• Develops, writes, review and approves SOPs for activities within the department.
• Take primary, personal responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of all documentation of tests conducted on the reliability of ongoing processes that are part of our Manufacturing operations.
• Lead the Company's effort to ensure compliance with all regulatory directives and any necessary corrective actions.
• Reviews and approves all change controls and deviations initiated internally or by any customers.
• Interfaces with suppliers to assure that all quality standards are met.
• Oversees the implementation and documentation and assures that all relevant procedures remain current.
• Develops and coordinates Quality procedures for new and existing products.
• Measures, assesses and follows-up on team performance improvement plans through timely performance evaluations and reviews. Identifies and assures that all necessary training is provided and documented. (Test Procedures, SOPs, Safety and cGMPs).
• Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance.
• Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMPs guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

Assist any other projects, as needed.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree focused in the physical sciences
• Minimum seven (7) years' experience as a Quality Assurance professional in a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing environment, with at least five (5) of those years in a Management capacity.
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of Quality Assurance practices and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc...)
• High level of interpersonal skills, coupled with equally strong leadership abilities and organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

GMPs are the basic minimum requirements and practices for food manufacturers to follow. GMPs can be defined as the operational requirements necessary to enable a food business to produce food safely. They are guidelines that the manufacturing environment is appropriate for manufacturing safe product.

GMP's consist of the following categories:
The Building and Environment
Personnel Practices
Employee Facilities and Work Wear
Cleaning and Sanitation
Pest Control
Storage and Waste
Control of Allergens
Equipment Maintenance

Being in a leadership position, means Supervisors are held to a higher level of compliance and should set a good example of following proper GMPs at all times. Supervisors/Managers must audit their areas checking for GMP compliance, holding associates accountable when necessary. Failure to comply with adherence to plant GMP's will result in demotion, discipline, up to and including termination. Complying with GMP's will be reviewed by your manager annually.

Nellson offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features:

• * Low-Cost Medical, Dental & Rx & Vision Coverage
• * Generous Paid Time Off
• * 401(k) with Company Match
• * Flexible schedules
• * Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement
• * And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs!

• Nellson LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. You may visit our website at www.nellsonllc.com to view current job openings.