Quality Manager

Description

At Truvant, quality is more than an end-of-line inspection. It's about having the right standards, controls, people, and processes in place to consistently deliver what our customers expect.

We are looking for a Quality Control Manager to lead our QA/QC function and serve as a key quality partner to both our internal operations team and a major customer with an on-site presence at our facility.

If you're a hands-on quality leader who knows how to manage a team, work directly with Production, solve quality issues, and build strong customer relationships, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the Quality Control Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day quality function across the plant and ensure our products and processes consistently meet company and customer requirements.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Oversee and coordinate all quality procedures and policies for the plant to meet and exceed customer requirements and to set a high level of quality for Truvant that will give us a competitive edge in the industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all controlled documents in the plant regarding quality. 
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining quality audit procedures for all production areas that will meet or exceed customer requirements
• Work with Production Manager and Supervisors to discuss quality issues and come to a resolution. 
• Help ensure that the production floor is a safe environment, free from hazards.
• Maintain lab and verification equipment and report any needs to the Plant Manager. 
• Work with the customers on any quality issues, corrective actions, vendor issues, etc.
• Supervise the quality staff on all shifts.
• Responsible for any incoming audit requirements on raw materials.
• Be involved with new product lines to be sure all quality procedures are in place prior to first production runs
• Responsible for all employee evaluations of the quality clerks on all shifts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years supervisory experience preferred
• 5+ years quality experience preferred
• Two years manufacturing experience. 
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Experience/certification in Lean Six-Sigma preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office. 
• Must be able to use the customer systems to check for pack standards and other specification documents.
• Must be able to operate lab equipment to perform necessary quality tests for certain production lines.
• Ability to effectively manage personnel of varying skills and disciplinary backgrounds
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products. 
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 35 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-25% - Travel may be required to support business needs

Work Authorization

Truvant North America does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Truvant North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.