Senior QA Manager

The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing the Manufacturing Quality across the beverage plant. This position is responsible for assuring product conformance to specifications, plant and process conformance to certification requirements and follows up with the production teams to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are followed. General support of established weekly production schedules from a Quality support standpoint.

• 6+ years of experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of FSQA Management experience in a beverage manufacturing environment.

• Four-year college degree in quality control/manufacturing or Science.
• 5-7 years of quality experience applying a comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments, TQM, Six Sigma etc. 
• Experience introducing new products, materials, and processes required. 
• Prior quality management experience required.
• Demonstrated management and training experience of quality specialists, quality auditors and process documentation development.
• Experience with USDA, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, ISO 9000-22000, SQF, or equivalent Food Safety standard and regulations.
• Experience in developing and/or maintaining facility Environmental Monitoring for microbial hazards desired.
• Experience with CIPs and sanitation process to mitigate food safety and improve quality.
• Midlevel understanding of microbiology and food science.
• Experience with microbial testing methods and material analytical methods desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a broad variety of departments.

• Ability to positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with self-motivation and focused attention to detail.
• Organizational and customer service skills essential.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose solutions to problems.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to travel occasionally, work in a team environment, and occasionally work a flexible schedule.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.