Senior Quality Assurance Manager - KanPak - Penn Yan - Golden State Foods

Welcome To KanPak® – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!

KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.  

Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Senior Quality Assurance Manager for an opening in our facility in Penn Yan, New York.   

Overview: 

Coordinates plant regulatory, food safety and quality compliance activities related to aseptic production.  Directs and develops quality team responsible for monitoring and controlling food safety and quality plans.  The Senior Quality Manager will  handle customer complaints, develop global QA initiative, manage program and procedure development, and audit suppliers.

Primary Objectives:

• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth
• Directly supervise and develop Quality Compliance Supervisor and Quality Lab Supervisor
• Indirectly supervise and develop quality control technicians
• Responsible for and authority for all aspects of quality and food safety at facility including the following: decisions on corrective actions, non-conforming products, process deviations, finished product release, and customer complaints
• Key contact for customers quality department, regulatory, and 3rd party audits
• Key contact for Process Authority
• Provides support for all departments in plant GMP’s, policies, and procedures
• Develop and implement quality procedures for new lines and new products
• Provides leadership of the plant corrective and preventative action (CAPA) team.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, microbiology, biology or closely related field and a minimum 8 years of relevant food safety program management experience in an FDA or USDA regulated environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of FDA, local state agriculture and PMO regulations, and have experience with advanced analytical, chemical, and microbiological instrumentation.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of regulatory (FDA) requirements, such as good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, sanitation practices, sanitary design, food defense.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of administration of a risk-based food safety system utilizing risk analysis to determine appropriate prerequisite programs and mitigating preventative controls.
• Must successfully complete training (under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the FDA) to become a Preventative Control Qualified Individual (PCQI).
• Must successfully compete Better Processing Control School to become certified in thermal processing systems, acidification, and container closure evaluation programs for low-acid and acidified canned foods.
• Must also possess a thorough understanding of aseptic food processing and UHT/AP operations.
• Required skills include motivating and managing personnel, ability to troubleshoot problems, decision making in difficult situations, coordinating efforts among plant departments, and proactively working with customers and suppliers.
• Must have ability to investigate issues using reasoning, analytical and creative skills in order to implement appropriate corrective action(s).

Skill and ability to:

• The position of Quality Systems Manager requires an individual with extensive knowledge in dairy, UHT/AP food processing, quality assurance principals, and federal food regulations.
• Work well in a cross functional team-based environment
• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Identify accounting problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 Member of plant leadership team, leads project teams, directs others, including direct reports as needed.

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life) and a Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
 

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.