<span>Quality Systems Manager</span>

$84,526 - $84,526/Yr

Ring Container Technologies - Springfield Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield Township, NJ

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Systems Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the plant's quality and food safety management systems in compliance with product specifications, regulations, and third-party food safety standards such as SQF or BRC. This role involves maintaining a controlled Quality Management System (QMS), leading quality and food safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a controlled Quality Management System (QMS) with detailed policies and procedures.
• Coordinate an annual QMS review to ensure compliance and identify issues.
• Ensure effective implementation of all related policies and procedures.
• Lead a quality and food safety committee for QMS implementation and training.
• Develop and implement food safety and quality systems to meet regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the Food Defense and HACCP Coordinator and primary SQF Practitioner.
• Train employees in food safety requirements and related policies.
• Lead the HACCP team and manage the written HACCP plan.
• Maintain a material traceability system and perform Mock Recall exercises.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Manage testing, inspection, and measurement control plans for product quality.
• Review and communicate Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) data.
• Implement nonconforming control to ensure product quality standards are met.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to solve production and quality issues.
• Maintain measurement instrument accuracy and perform calibrations as necessary.
• Utilize the corporate Complaint System to track and resolve customer complaints.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives and support corporate initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a quality or food safety role in food processing or packaging.
• Knowledge of SPC, SQC, metrology, problem solving, internal auditing, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• A four-year college degree in food science, biology, or engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Food safety audit certification (such as AIB or SQF) is desired.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee engagement initiatives
• Professional development opportunities