Assistant Quality Manager

Company: KCO Resource Management
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

Assistant Quality ManagerWe are working with an international dairy company that is looking for an Assistant Quality Manager for their processing facility in the Catskills, NY. This role is a part of a growing organization. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of new quality systems, internal regulation, and personnel management. This person reports to the QA Manager. If you are QC/QA professional interested in working in the dairy industry, we want to hear from you! Location: The Catskills region of New York (relocation assistance provided)Job Responsibilities:Responsible for the effective operation of the HACCP system and Pre-Requisite Program, by ensuring they are timely updated and maintained as Food Safety Team Leader.Responsible for monitoring and reporting indicators linked to compliance of CCPs and OPRPs.Assist with training related to the HACCP system. Will also be responsible for delivering training to all site employees.Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety Team, scheduling review meetings and following up on actions needed to maintain the HACCP program.Co-Leads all internal and external auditing activities and follow-up actions. Assures the plant maintains compliance with external standards such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and customer standards.Member of the Change Control Board and co-leads when required. Manages requests that impact the HACCP SystemAssists in the identification and achievement of facility KPIs through appropriate corrective/preventative actions and continuous improvement initiatives.Assists in the analysis of information related to the Quality and Food Safety System. Routinely report on the effectiveness of the system to the Quality Manager and Plant Director.Provide Quality support for plant projects and initiatives in the manufacturing environment. Approves the engineering validation protocols.Participates in Food Safety Investigations and Foreign Materials analysis.Responsible for the manufacture of safe, quality food observing all Good Manufacturing Practices, being alert for bioterrorism, and reporting off standard or abnormal conditions.Inspect and audit the operation in all phases of quality performance observing Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Sanitation Practices.Required Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in microbiology, food science, dairy science, or life sciences.5+ years of experience in dairy production and/or food industry- cheese experience preferred.2 years minimum experience supervisor or team lead experience required.Strong knowledge of GFSI (FSSC 22000 preferred), FDA, USDA, NYS regulationsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.Able to manage time through efficient planning and organizing of daily work.Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate direction and new methodology to plant employees of all levels.People Management skillsAbility to prioritize and manage projects in a changing, complex environment.Ability to work with others in a team-oriented environment.

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