THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of food safety and bio-security? Do you thrive on driving continuous quality improvements and managing critical processes? If so, we have the perfect role for you! MWC is seeking a Quality Manager to promote and advance food safety and bio-security, facilitate continual quality improvements and lead the QA lab and product release on-site in St Johns, Michigan. This permanent, full-time position will report to the Sr Quality Assurance Manager-Dairy and is fully onsite. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Quality System Management: Organize, coordinate, monitor, and champion the Quality System and Food Safety Systems in accordance with SQF requirements, including Pre-requisite programs, HACCP, FSMA, and Food Quality plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the Quality Pillar and drive continuous improvements for zero quality defects utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools and principles.
• Leadership and Support: Provide leadership and support to ensure all internal and external processes are fully capable of delivering premium products to customers on a timely basis.
• Lab Management: Ensure lab results are produced quickly and accurately to match customer specifications and prevent potential food safety concerns.
• SQF Practitioner: Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF programs, including annual reviews and validation of changes to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans.
• Compliance: PCQI certified to develop and guide compliance with FSMA.
• Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate and monitor ingredients, packaging, and processing aid suppliers for compliance with the Vendor Assurance Policy.
• Product Evaluation: Grade and evaluate finished products and determine product release and distribution based on customer requirements.
• Audit Participation: Participate in all State, FDA, USDA, PMO, and other third-party audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Training: Ensure employees have adequate knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety programs and supervise training completion and effectiveness.

THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write speeches and articles for publication and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Customer Relations: Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Mathematical Proficiency: Proficient in mathematical operations related to quality assurance tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Technical Skills: Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
• Task Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
• Safety Compliance: Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Leadership: Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills.
  If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

• Quality System Management: Organize, coordinate, monitor, and champion the Quality System and Food Safety Systems in accordance with SQF requirements, including Pre-requisite programs, HACCP, FSMA, and Food Quality plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the Quality Pillar and drive continuous improvements for zero quality defects utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools and principles.
• Leadership and Support: Provide leadership and support to ensure all internal and external processes are fully capable of delivering premium products to customers on a timely basis.
• Lab Management: Ensure lab results are produced quickly and accurately to match customer specifications and prevent potential food safety concerns.
• SQF Practitioner: Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF programs, including annual reviews and validation of changes to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans.
• Compliance: PCQI certified to develop and guide compliance with FSMA.
• Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate and monitor ingredients, packaging, and processing aid suppliers for compliance with the Vendor Assurance Policy.
• Product Evaluation: Grade and evaluate finished products and determine product release and distribution based on customer requirements.
• Audit Participation: Participate in all State, FDA, USDA, PMO, and other third-party audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Training: Ensure employees have adequate knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety programs and supervise training completion and effectiveness