Associate Manager

Assocaite Manager - Eau Claire, WI

Type: Direct Hire
Shift: M-F 8a-4p
Pay Rate: 80K-100K

Responsibilities:

Quality Systems Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (e.g., FDA, Codex Alimentarius, EU standards, ISO 22000).
  
  
• Oversee document control, change management, and quality system audits.
  
  
• Manage non-conformance reports and corrective/preventive actions.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Monitor compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
  
  
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external inspections.
  
  
• Ensure adherence to GMP and HACCP standards.

CAPA Program Oversight:

• Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) program, ensuring alignment with regulations (e.g., FDA's 21 CFR Part 106/107).
  
  
• Coordinate implementation and documentation of corrective actions.
  
  
• Verify effectiveness through audits and data analysis.

Consumer Complaint and Quality Management:

• Manage consumer complaints and resolutions.
  
  
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions based on trends.
  
  
• Provide actionable recommendations for quality improvements.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
  
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance/compliance, preferably in infant formula or food manufacturing.
  
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, FSMA).
  
  
• Proficiency in quality systems (e.g., CAPA, change control, audit processes).
  
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
  
• HACCP, SQF certification is a plus.
  
  
• Strong quality assurance knowledge and experience.
  
  
• Industry association involvement preferred.
  
  
• Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Daily management of Quality Compliance and Escalations.
  
  
• Develops and manages quality metrics and QMS processes.

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