Job Title

• Quality Control Manager

Position Description

• The Quality Control Manager has a wide variety of responsibilities. 
• He/She is responsible for performing analysis on raw materials as well as finished product in order to ensure that the company receives and releases only the highest quality of products. 
• He/She is responsible for analyzing all products and reporting all findings to the Quality Control Director. 
• He/She directly reports to the Quality Control Director and Plant Manager. 
• He/She is also responsible for immediately communicating with the Quality Control Director and Plant Manager any issues that he/she sees in the plant. 
• The Quality Control Manger is required to perform his/her job functions in accordance with all company policies, operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA, FDA, USDA Laws and Guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Drawing samples of and analyzing all incoming raw materials and finished products
• Inputting all gathered data into the database & printing reports
• Notifying a Company Officer that materials are ready for disposition
• Having Director approve all records and materials for incoming materials
• Filing supplier documentation including certificates of analysis, specifications, Kosher certificates, letters of guarantee, etc.
• Immediately notifying Director of any missing paperwork or discrepancies
• Regularly monitoring QC1 Hold in conjunction with Inventory Control to ensure timely removal of old product
• Distributing paperwork for MDRs, Corrective Action Reports, rejection signs, etc.
• Reprogramming and checking all metal detectors as necessary for various products
• Entering, printing and filing Foreign Material data into database daily
• Collecting and running microbiological and chemical tests on incoming and outgoing products, including sending to third party lab when necessary
• Immediately notifying the QC Director of any problems/issues
• Cleaning instruments, equipment and the lab when necessary
• Conduct various physical, chemical and microbiological analyses on incoming raw materials as well as finished product
• Monitor all finished materials including weight, nitrogen flushing, product labeling, allergen labeling, Kosher labeling, etc.
• Filing of all customer requirement documents
• Filing current Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in plant as well as Pest Control Chemicals
• Create MDR’s, CAR’s, Product Problem Notices, Product Incident Reports
• Logging levels of foreign material in raw materials and finished products
• Have knowledge of how to coordinate sterilization or fumigation of product
• Have knowledge of Kosher Certification and company’s interaction with Chicago Rabbinical Council including monthly audits by cRc
• Conduct allergen/sanitation swabbing to prevent cross contamination and verify satisfactory cleaning of equipment
• Have basic knowledge of State and Local Health Department Laws, FDA and USDA Guidelines or willing to learn
• Have knowledge of Recall System and understand how and when to use it
• Have knowledge of in house and contracted pest control schedule
• Have knowledge of in house sanitation and maintenance schedules
• Have knowledge of SQF Standards and Code
• Have knowledge of and comply will all HACCP Program requirements
• Immediately alert QC Director of any deviation from HACCP Program
• Investigating product related to returned product, customer complaints and inquiries
• Conducting analysis of all returned products and damaged product
• Calibrate and test all metal detectors, scales, roasting temperatures, cooler thermometers, etc. per schedule
• Filing of all records relating to incoming raw materials and finished products
• Perform random “hand checks” to ensure proper hand washing techniques being followed by all employees
• Filling in for multiple other positions on short notice during absences, sickness,travel, etc.
• Should be able to safely lift 35 LB on occasion or with assistance
• Other tasks as requested which relate to Quality Control Department

Position Requirements

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English
• Computer skills necessary in MS Office (WINMAN/Bartender (Training Provided))
• Basic knowledge of GMP’s/HACCP/FDA/USDA/SQF and Company Food Safety Program
• Experience working in a food manufacturing/plant environment
• Understanding of product, food safety, food quality, manufacturing and paperwork flow
• Bachelor’s Degree in a science/agricultural field
• 1-3 years experience in food manufacturing/processing
• Be detail minded, clear, organized, and efficient at all times
• Willing to take instructions from upper management other than immediate supervisor.