Quality Control Manager

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Control Manager is New Orleans, LA! The qualified individual will ensure consistent production of quality, safe product by following government and corporate guidelines.The QC Manager will perform all jobs safely, accurately and efficiently to improve and maintain the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our strategy of putting the Customer first.Responsibilities:Provide leadership to the plant in areas of product quality and food safetyServe as a liaison for all governmental inspectionsParticipate in corporate regulatory compliance audits and inspectionsAudit plant sanitation process through product testing, environmental testing, and physical inspectionsAssure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are effectively and consistently followedEnsure pest control program is in compliance Support quality initiatives by participating in food safety or quality initiatives Monitor to ensure that Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), formulations, allergen programs, and finished product consistently meet specificationAssure that Quality Assurance staff is properly resourced and trainedEnsure effective and thorough annual training of GMPs, SQF, and Food Safety ProgramsAssure that record keeping is accurate and meets company, SQF and government regulationsEnsure all receiving procedures for ingredients are in compliance with safety and quality standards Investigates all consumer comments; collaborates with production on action plansAssist Food Technology Department with product audits, product development and calculation of raw materialsProvide support to production in all continuous improvement effortProvide feedback to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve relationshipsAssist the staff management team in all SQF requirements and policiesSupport the creation, application, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SQF 2000 SystemsAccountable to the company Food Safety and Quality PrinciplesOversee and train direct reports in the performance of their duties Complete all performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reportsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (BS)3+ years quality assurance lab experienceAbility to read, analyze and interpret technical and scientific journals, legal documents and financial reportsAble to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical process control concepts on an as needed basisStrong critical and analytical thinking skillsAble to define problems, gather data, establish facts and draw conclusionsAble to interpret technical instructions in diagram or mathematical formComprehend concrete and abstract variablesProficient in Microsoft Suite of products