Manager Manufacturing - Quality Assurance

Job Overview

The Manager Manufacturing Shift (QA) will provide training, coaching, and guidance to functional front-line leaders and/or hourly associates on one or multiple shifts; ensure the proper execution of the daily work activities that drive quality, efficiency, safety, service, and cost performance in a manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for focusing on the current week; coordinating the application of performance tools and methodologies to enhance rapid, ongoing, measurable improvements; Day-to-Day QA Oprations, Production and Maintenance Team Operations as assigned; setting and communicating daily weekly, and monthly objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and motivate a team to deliver results by communicating company goals, including quality and customer satisfaction; safety practices, and deadlines; engage and develop teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; embody company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Check production, quality, and maintenance output according to specifications, submit reports on performance and progress while identifying issues in efficiency and suggesting improvements
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings within an environment of trust and engagement and ensure the safe use of equipment and schedules regular maintenance
• Serves as the program owner and performs internal audits of the program elements
• Supervises, leads, and motivates a team to deliver results by communicating company goals (including quality and customer satisfaction), safety practices, and deadlines
• Engages and develops teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Supports and assists in audits from internal and external regulatory, certification, customer, and or brand owner sources
• Maintain staffing schedules and organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Manufacturing experience and Food Industry knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with lab equipment and testing within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of sanitation and beverage processes
• Problem-solving and strong analytical ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Food Manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs
• Experience supervising exempt and non-exempt associates
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities
• Familiar with HACCP, ISO Standards, Six Sigma, and Lean Principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SAP, CONA, SharePoint, PHRED, Kronos, and SharePoint is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school (preferred area of study: Food Science, Biology, Chemistry)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through 5 - 7 years of work experience.
• Food or Beverage industry experience

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled