Quality Systems Manager - Ring Container Technologies

Job PurposeTo develop and ensure effective implementation of the plant's quality and food safety management systems in accordance with product specifications, regulations, and the plant's chosen third-party food safety standards, either Safe Quality Food (SQF) or British Retail Consortium (BRC).Key Responsibilities and DutiesMaintain a controlled Quality Management System (QMS) consisting of detailed policies and procedures supporting the corporate quality policy; federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; and food safety/defense guidelines to administer and document standardized practices in all aspects of plant operations. * Coordinate an annual QMS review to ensure employee compliance to policies, that policies and procedures reflect current practices and requirements, and to identify issues and trends with any related systems and policies/procedures. * Ensure effective implementation of all related policies, procedures, and systems. * Maintain and review all applicable records. * Lead a quality and food safety committee to assist in implementation, review, and training of the QMS.Develop and implement food safety, food defense, and quality systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government regulatory food safety requirements and Safe Quality Foods Institute (SQFI) or British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards. * Serve as the Food Defense and HACCP Coordinator, and where applicable, as the primary SQF Practitioner. * Train employees in food safety requirements and related policies. * Lead the HACCP team and manage the written HACCP plan which effectively identifies, minimizes and/or eliminates potential food safety and food defense hazards. * Maintain a material traceability system, including performing semi-annual Mock Recall exercises. * Review and maintain documentation related to quality and food safety activities. * Where applicable, maintain UNDOT hazardous material training and certification.Perform and/or coordinate internal audits at scheduled and regular intervals: * Audit quality system documentation and data daily for accuracy and completion. * Audit the entire facility routinely to ensure compliance with food safety and food defense requirements; oversee corrective actions and resolution. * Maintain accuracy, completion and compliance of the Master Cleaning Schedule, Line Clearance and Sanitation Standards, and Preventative Maintenance Program as regard to food safety. * Audit pest control documentation and services performed; follow up on opportunities to reduce risk. * Audit machine process records, and drive for improvement. * Audit the facility for Essential Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics breakage. * Audit trailer cleaning/inspection, shipping, receiving, and storage/handling system records and practices for cleanliness, food safety compliance, and proper documentation.Develop, implement, and maintain quality and process control systems, in compliance with corporate quality policies, to ensure product quality meets design specifications and customer expectations. * Manage testing, inspection, and measurement control plans for product and inline inspection equipment; train production personnel in testing/measurement methodology. * Ensure that plant-applicable product and packaging specifications and drawings are current and accurate in the corporate Specifications System. * Review, evaluate and communicate Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) data for consistency, accuracy and compliance to internal standards, customer specifications, and control plan requirements. * Coordinate resolution of quality issues with plant personnel; communicate out of specification conditions to the production personnel and the management team. * Implement nonconforming control to ensure that all plant personnel can identify product and materials for rejection, rework, etc., and to ensure that all customers receive product that meets the customers' standards; provide timely disposition for nonconforming materials. * Lead multi-disciplinary teams to conduct effective problem solving to solve production and quality issues; train personnel in appropriate problem solving methodologies (SPC, Cause Mapping, 5-Whys, 8-D analysis, DMAIC, etc.). * Enact the CQV protocol as required for new or revised equipment, molds, and processes; ensure capability and quality meets approval for production and shipment.Maintain C.A.T. stations and NWA Quality Monitor/Analyst applications on local computers. * Maintain measurement instrument accuracy and ensure the proper instruments are available for all product testing. * Calibrate instruments as necessary and document all calibration and repairs.To view the full job description, click here