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Quality Assurance Manager

Country Pure Foods Inc

Quality Assurance Manager

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    COUNTRY PURE FOODS IS SEEKING A TALENTED QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

    YOUR REWARDING CAREER STARTS HERE!

    Country Pure Foods is the nation’s premier juice company, formed by joining four outstanding companies: Natural Country Farms of Ellington, Connecticut; Ohio Pure Foods of Akron, Ohio; Ardmore Farms of DeLand, Florida; Cal-Tex Citrus Juice of Houston, TX and Sliver Springs Citrus, Howey In The Hills, FL. Combined, the company has over 300 years of experience providing fresh juice, packaging and distribution solutions to the food service, retail and contract packaging industries. Product lines are supported with national distribution, superior customer service and the highest quality manufacturing in the country. 

    While Country Pure Foods® may not be a household name, you may know the brands we proudly serve Ardmore Farms®, Natural Country®, Juice4U®, V Blend® and Vita Most®. We are also trusted by some of the country’s best-known juice companies to produce their national brands.

    ABOUT THE JOB:

    Our QA Manager is an integral part of ensuring the production of our delicious juice and beverage products that we serve to the market. The QA Manager must possess the ability to help maintain a safe and efficient operation of all beverage filler lines, and work effectively in each area as business as the needs are dictated.

    WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Country Pure Foods is a growing innovative brand. Because of this, we are looking for highly motivated individual who likes a family atmosphere, has a great attitude, provides quality work, and can work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency and safety.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Plans, coordinates, and directs quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.
    • Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to Company policies and goals.
    • Performs quality reviews of documentation and practices to ensure compliance with stated requirements, including but not limited to quality manuals, HACCP program, Master Cleaning Schedule, Pest Control Program, GMPs, Allergen Control program, Organic Control Program, SQF, and Company quality records.
    • Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
    • Reviews data obtained during quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
    • Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
    • Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
    • Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
    • Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
    • Maintains a current working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
    • Plays an active role on quality management teams within the organization.
    • Designs and implements quality assurance training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
    • Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.
    • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
    • Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment. 
    • Makes timely decisions and communicates changes effectively.
    • Includes appropriate people in decision-making process and supports and explains reasoning for decisions. 
    • Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 
    • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
    • Responds promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. 
    • Writes and speaks clearly and informatively. 
    • Able to read and interpret written information and present numerical data effectively.

    SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

    QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                             

    Supervises approximately (7) non-exempt/non-supervisory employees, which include: 1 SQF Lead, 1 Sanitation Lead, 1 Janitor, 3 Quality Technicians and 1 Microbiologist Technician in the Quality Assurance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE                                            

    Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in food science, food technology, chemistry or related field, and three to five years experience in a Quality Assurance Management role and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  HACCP and SQF experience is preferred.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS                                           

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS                                                 

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

    REASONING ABILITY                                                    

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    COMPUTER SKILLS                                           

    To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess proficient typing abilities, and have knowledge of Spreadsheet Software (MS Excel) , Word Processing Software (MS Word) Database Software (MS Access) and Email Software).

    HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT COUNTRY PURE FOODS?

    • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and generates suggestions for improving work.
    • Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
    • Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
    • Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
    • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner.
    • Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.
    • Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

    BENEFITS:

    Country Pure offers a competitive benefits package for all our full-time employees:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401K – 3% Match up to 6%
    • Life Insurance: STD & LTD
    • PTO
    • VACATION
    • 8 Paid Holidays

     

    EOE

    Company Description

    Country Pure Foods produces and sells the most delicious juice and beverage products on the market. We closely monitor every step of our manufacturing process to ensure our products always meet or exceed safety requirements and our customers’ expectations. Country Pure Foods facilities are SQF Food Safety & Quality Code Certified by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which assures that our products have been produced, processed and handled according to the GFSI standards.