Quality Control Manager

Job Description:

POSITION -Quality Control Manager

Location - Terre Haute. IN

Job description

The Quality Control Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that SPI maintains high standards and consistently delivers quality products and services. This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and qualifications expected from the Manager of Quality Control. By effectively managing and improving quality control processes, this role contributes to the success and reputation of the company.

The Quality Control Manager maintains close working relationships with other department managers and supervisory personnel to meet and maintain product quality, identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting product quality, maximize productivity, and comply with regulatory requirements.

The Quality Control Manager reports to the Director of Food Safety/Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance.

 Education and/or Experience:
1. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and develop a team.
2. At least 5- 15 years of work experience as quality control associate in food/beverage and at least five years experience in a supervisory capacity.
3. Pet food experience a plus
4. BS or MS degree in Food science or related field (Meat Science, Biology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Chemistry or Industrial Engineering).
5. Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing quality control strategies and driving continuous improvement
6. Proficiency in using quality control tools and software, such as statistical analysis software and quality management systems.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
8. Strong knowledge of cGMP for Pet or human Food (21 CFR 507 or 113).
9. Ability to perform both internal and external quality and food safety audits.