Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Iowa

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the QA Director, this position will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and managing the quality assurance function to the requirements of current applicable standards. The QA Manager shall be responsible for validating changes to Food Safety Plans that have an impact on the Supplier’s ability to deliver safe food.

Essential Functions:

This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary from time to time.

• Ability to lead in-plant training
• Provide lab coverage support
• Enforce/monitor organic, HACCP, and GMP programs. Document any corrective actions.
• Perform all necessary quality audits – GMP, Safety, HACCP, etc.
• Actively participate in HACCP team, food defense team, recall team, and traceability exercises.
• Participate in 3rd party and customer audits.
• Develop and implement programs to support the goals of the company.
• Responsible for regulatory and legal accuracy of all aspects of product labeling
• Conduct on-site supplier audits
• Responsible for organizing, creation, and accuracy of existing new UPC, GTIN, and other product identifiers
• Assist in organizing and disposing of items in the Hold program across all facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work with Plant Managers to establish and carry out best practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, and Harris Data.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to effectively present information to team members, customers, and other members of auditing teams.
• Able to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Able to solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong food/life science background.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• Food processing experience
• Certified SQF Practitioner with full knowledge of SQF standards
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) with full knowledge of FSMA standards
• Two plus years facilitating food safety/quality related training events
• Demonstrate leadership in the areas of food safety and plant regulatory affairs
• HACCP Certification from a nationally/ internationally recognized and accredited HACCP training firm
• Possess a thorough understanding of FDA and/or USDA inspected manufacturing facilities
• Must have strong organizational skills and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze processes for Biological, Chemical, and Physical hazards with a thorough understanding of the science and support behind each type of hazard and each step of a production process
• Able to work with cross-functional departments within the organization
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

• Travel monthly to all Sioux Honey manufacturing facilities
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to use hands, fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Able to communicate effectively face-to-face and via the phone.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Description of the Work Environment: This position is part of the Quality Department and most of the work will take place within the lab/production portion of the facility. Individual may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. This position will come in contact with many other employees within the facility and it is the expectation of the organization that we always maintain an attitude of dignity and respect when interacting with each other.