Safeway - Clackamas, OR
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Clackamas, OR
Food and Beverage Retailers
About the position
The Quality Assurance Manager at the Milk Plant in Clackamas, OR, is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of quality assurance within the production facility. This role involves developing and implementing quality control policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of quality assurance within the production facility.
- Develop and implement comprehensive quality control policies and procedures.
- Stay abreast of food safety regulations and ensure the facility's compliance.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections to maintain industry standards.
- Implement and monitor rigorous quality control measures throughout the production process.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet or exceed defined quality standards.
- Conduct regular audits of production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with production and other relevant departments to implement enhancements.
- Establish and maintain detailed documentation for quality control procedures.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of all quality-related activities and results.
- Collaborate with procurement to establish and maintain high-quality standards for incoming raw materials.
- Conduct audits of suppliers to ensure they meet quality specifications.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for production staff on quality control procedures.
- Collaborate with customer service to address quality-related concerns and inquiries.
- Lead investigations into quality non-conformance and deviations.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in quality assurance processes.
- Work closely with the research and development team to ensure new products meet quality standards.
- Develop and oversee emergency response plans related to quality issues.
Requirements
- Three (3) or more years of leadership experience in a production environment.
- Two (2) or more years working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Nice-to-haves
- Four-year college degree in Food Science, Biological science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Certification in HACCP Principles and Preventive Controls for Human Food.
- Strong production background - the ability to turn data into action.
- Ability to manage and develop employees.
- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
- Strong skills in MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Accessibility assistance for application process
