The J. M. Smucker Company
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
The J. M. Smucker Company, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900
Your Opportunity as Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
In this role, you will work with the Plant Quality Manager to manage the Quality systems and develop strategic plans. Openly interact with other quality site leaders, operations, and technical organizations as part of the day-to-day work. This opportunity in the consumer category is for high energy, self-starting, and capable manager with an Operations/Quality background.
Location:
Columbus, GA
Report To:
Quality Assurance Manager
Work Arrangements:
100% on-site
In This Role You Will:Understand and support plant Safety Program policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions and suggests new safety standards, as appropriateResponsible for developing and leading QA systems and initiatives for the manufacturing of consumer foods, which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirementsComplies and understands FDA and company policies for food safety and qualityWorks to ensure quality products and services are delivered defect free to every customer and consumerLeads potential foreign material investigations and drives foreign material outages to root cause. Responsible for identifying corrective and preventive actions from root causesTrains all full-time and temporary employees in the areas of Food Safety, GMP's, BRC, Allergens, Pest Control, Quality Risk Assessment, Proficy, Food Defense and SanitationBuilds organization capability through Quality Pillar methodologies and ensuring QA system health through QA Key Element and SPC workLeads development of the Quality Pillar integration into the other Operations Excellence pillars. Leads development of the plant Quality loss elimination process and overall PQM improvement programs in the organization, as well as is an active member of the site Quality Pillar TeamBuilds the business by increasing through-put and driving out losses and inefficienciesThe Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree of science, degree in Food Science, or Microbiology is preferredMinimum 3-5 years operational experience in CPG industryStrong Leadership Skills, direct the efforts of a team, including engaging team members and enabling the team's success.Experience using problem solving tools - root cause analysis and statistical driven analysisWilling to work flexible hours (weekends, off shifts), as neededAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Experience with statistical analysis processes and PQM tools to analyze complex data bases to expose losses, develop improvement and action plansUnderstanding and previous experience of Prodika and SharePoint data base managementAn understanding of Food Safety, Food Defense, PCQI Principles, Quality 19 KE and BRC auditingProven people/organizational development skillsAbility to work effectively given basic coaching and guidance.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writingWilling to work effectively with individuals and teams across the organizationHas ability to prioritize work based on impact to the business and communicate priorities effectively to leadership and to peersProficient in Excel and WordLearn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits ProgramOur Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our BusinessOur Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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In this role, you will work with the Plant Quality Manager to manage the Quality systems and develop strategic plans. Openly interact with other quality site leaders, operations, and technical organizations as part of the day-to-day work. This opportunity in the consumer category is for high energy, self-starting, and capable manager with an Operations/Quality background.
Location:
Columbus, GA
Report To:
Quality Assurance Manager
Work Arrangements:
100% on-site
In This Role You Will:Understand and support plant Safety Program policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions and suggests new safety standards, as appropriateResponsible for developing and leading QA systems and initiatives for the manufacturing of consumer foods, which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirementsComplies and understands FDA and company policies for food safety and qualityWorks to ensure quality products and services are delivered defect free to every customer and consumerLeads potential foreign material investigations and drives foreign material outages to root cause. Responsible for identifying corrective and preventive actions from root causesTrains all full-time and temporary employees in the areas of Food Safety, GMP's, BRC, Allergens, Pest Control, Quality Risk Assessment, Proficy, Food Defense and SanitationBuilds organization capability through Quality Pillar methodologies and ensuring QA system health through QA Key Element and SPC workLeads development of the Quality Pillar integration into the other Operations Excellence pillars. Leads development of the plant Quality loss elimination process and overall PQM improvement programs in the organization, as well as is an active member of the site Quality Pillar TeamBuilds the business by increasing through-put and driving out losses and inefficienciesThe Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree of science, degree in Food Science, or Microbiology is preferredMinimum 3-5 years operational experience in CPG industryStrong Leadership Skills, direct the efforts of a team, including engaging team members and enabling the team's success.Experience using problem solving tools - root cause analysis and statistical driven analysisWilling to work flexible hours (weekends, off shifts), as neededAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Experience with statistical analysis processes and PQM tools to analyze complex data bases to expose losses, develop improvement and action plansUnderstanding and previous experience of Prodika and SharePoint data base managementAn understanding of Food Safety, Food Defense, PCQI Principles, Quality 19 KE and BRC auditingProven people/organizational development skillsAbility to work effectively given basic coaching and guidance.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writingWilling to work effectively with individuals and teams across the organizationHas ability to prioritize work based on impact to the business and communicate priorities effectively to leadership and to peersProficient in Excel and WordLearn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits ProgramOur Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our BusinessOur Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Follow us on
LinkedIn®
#INDSA
#L1-TJ1