Kalon Executive Search
Director of Quality Control
Kalon Executive Search, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Our client is looking for a
Director of Quality
who oversees and executes the company's overall quality program. Responsibilities manage a multidisciplinary team, covering food safety, food quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance at the manufacturing/warehouse level with a focus on continuous improvement.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure manufacturing site is producing safe, quality food that meets the needs and requirements of our customers, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies (audit ready, every day)Ensure sites are maintaining high sanitary standards through the execution of effective Sanitation Operating Procedures, Master Cleaning Schedules.Provide site teams with assistance in managing customer relations including site audit preparation & facilitation as neededEnsure that site teams are effectively managing customer complaints with thorough root cause investigation, effective CAPA plans and timely and meaningful responsesEnsure all food safety and quality management programs are effectively implemented and executedManage team developmental plans and performance issuesDevelop, manage, and improve key performance metricsPartner cross-functionally to ensure that FSQA is built into all processesLead change and improve ways of workingMitigate risk through the application of scientific principles, technical experience and employment of Quality and Food Safety StandardsTroubleshoot problems associated with product and process industrialization across all facilities; ensure root cause/corrective actions are appropriate and are fully implementedCollaborate with internal functions including Operations, Maintenance/Engineering, Research & Development, Environmental Health and Safety, Operational Excellence, Regulatory, and Commercialization to deliver products to the market that meet company standardsUtilize Six Sigma, Lean, and/or other continuous improvement concepts to improve quality, efficiency, and wasteEnsure quality teams are effectively testing inbound ingredients to ensure quality, safety and supplier accountability and compliance to established specificationsEnsure quality teams are effectively testing finished products to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standardsStay current with all regulatory and certifying agency guidelinesManage regulatory issues across the companyAll other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Demonstrated excellence in achieving process improvements and associated operating efficiencies from the application of “LEAN / Six Sigma” operational excellence thinking and toolsetExpert understanding of Quality Systems, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Food RegulationsPeople management experience including coaching, performance reviews, and career developmentAbility to understand technical and scientific conceptsExperience in high-volume, automated food manufacturingAbility to work under deadlines, with multiple prioritiesAbility to work cross-functionally within the organizationMust be adaptable, flexible and comfortable in a change management roleSelf-driven, results-oriented, and able to work independentlyExcellent communication/presentation skillsDetail-oriented - Excellent record-keeping/documentation skillsAble to quickly learn new systems, tools, and programsExperience with 3rd party auditsWorking knowledge of ERP systems electronic food safety/quality document management systemsCompensation:
$140,000If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.CannabizTeam is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.TEAM100www.cannabizteam.com
Director of Quality
who oversees and executes the company's overall quality program. Responsibilities manage a multidisciplinary team, covering food safety, food quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance at the manufacturing/warehouse level with a focus on continuous improvement.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure manufacturing site is producing safe, quality food that meets the needs and requirements of our customers, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies (audit ready, every day)Ensure sites are maintaining high sanitary standards through the execution of effective Sanitation Operating Procedures, Master Cleaning Schedules.Provide site teams with assistance in managing customer relations including site audit preparation & facilitation as neededEnsure that site teams are effectively managing customer complaints with thorough root cause investigation, effective CAPA plans and timely and meaningful responsesEnsure all food safety and quality management programs are effectively implemented and executedManage team developmental plans and performance issuesDevelop, manage, and improve key performance metricsPartner cross-functionally to ensure that FSQA is built into all processesLead change and improve ways of workingMitigate risk through the application of scientific principles, technical experience and employment of Quality and Food Safety StandardsTroubleshoot problems associated with product and process industrialization across all facilities; ensure root cause/corrective actions are appropriate and are fully implementedCollaborate with internal functions including Operations, Maintenance/Engineering, Research & Development, Environmental Health and Safety, Operational Excellence, Regulatory, and Commercialization to deliver products to the market that meet company standardsUtilize Six Sigma, Lean, and/or other continuous improvement concepts to improve quality, efficiency, and wasteEnsure quality teams are effectively testing inbound ingredients to ensure quality, safety and supplier accountability and compliance to established specificationsEnsure quality teams are effectively testing finished products to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standardsStay current with all regulatory and certifying agency guidelinesManage regulatory issues across the companyAll other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Demonstrated excellence in achieving process improvements and associated operating efficiencies from the application of “LEAN / Six Sigma” operational excellence thinking and toolsetExpert understanding of Quality Systems, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Food RegulationsPeople management experience including coaching, performance reviews, and career developmentAbility to understand technical and scientific conceptsExperience in high-volume, automated food manufacturingAbility to work under deadlines, with multiple prioritiesAbility to work cross-functionally within the organizationMust be adaptable, flexible and comfortable in a change management roleSelf-driven, results-oriented, and able to work independentlyExcellent communication/presentation skillsDetail-oriented - Excellent record-keeping/documentation skillsAble to quickly learn new systems, tools, and programsExperience with 3rd party auditsWorking knowledge of ERP systems electronic food safety/quality document management systemsCompensation:
$140,000If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.CannabizTeam is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.TEAM100www.cannabizteam.com