Quality Assurance ('QA') Manager

DESCRIPTION: The Quality Assurance ('QA') Manager will have primary accountability for developing and managing the plant QC environment for the production of bottled water. QA Manager will lead the plant in the implementation of the Nestle Waters Quality System and will develop and continuously improve plant procedures for monitoring and ensuring conformance to specifications for incoming raw materials as well as for finished product.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities.
-Preparation and resolution for all Company Quality Audits.
-Tracking, analyzing, and leading initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
-Primary plant liaison with the Customer Service Center, Consumer Affairs and with consumers for quality and complaint issues.
-Lead resource within plant for Company Quality initiatives including (but not limited to) the implementation of the Nestle Waters Quality System.
-Preparation and maintenance of Permitting and Licensing for the plant.
-Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies.
-May have opportunities to serve as plant representative for regional quality forums and initiatives.
-Coordinate activities and develop good relationship with key vendors.
-Monitor waste water disposal and reporting
-Assist in managing the performance and development of the Plant QA Department with respect to skills, objectives, etc.
-Develop initiatives to improve plant performance against Nestle Water North America quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards.
-Provide day-to-day leadership to QA Department and act as the primary liaison to Corporate QA, Corporate and outside laboratories, and to external regulatory agencies (FDA, IBWA, EPA, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS:
-Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biological sciences. Masters preferred. Other technical degree may be considered.
-Prior QA management experience (5-8 years) with beverage or other food products.
-Microbiology Laboratory management
-Manufacturing line inspection
-Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
-Hot CIP (clean in place) background a plus.
-Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
-Person must have sound administrative and computer skills.
-Person must be self-directed, aggressive, and possess the maturity commensurate with being an effective manager.

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