Quality Assurance Manager

About UsUnique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party. PRIMARY DUTYThe Quality Manager will provide clear leadership within the production process to ensure products are consistently delivered to customers in accordance with established standards. This position will maintain positive relationships with internal company leadership, customers, and vendors, and create and implement changes to improve current processes and reduce costs. The Quality Manager will regularly exercise significant discretion and independent judgment with respect to the general business operations of the production facility. This position directly supervises the daily processes and procedures of the Quality Department.TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Others may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign tasks/responsibilities to this job at any time.Supervises daily workload for a staff of QA Inspectors, Supervisors, and Auditors.Ensures all products meet and pass set quality standardsSupplies testing samples upon request for corporate QA team.Conducts production trials - (i.e., roll stock, coating, films, etc.)Reviews customer/vendor complaints and carries out root cause analysis and applies corrective actionsInvestigates and resolves product and process deviations throughout productionMonitors GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) to ensure facility compliance through internal audits, training, and assigning corrective actions to department headFacilitates monthly CAPA meetings (Corrective Criteria Plan and Action) and maintains monthly CAPA review logs and reports Monitors SPC Program (Statistical Process Control) - Bowls and Plates, monitors waste, monitors Graphic Packaging roll rework and paperwork, and checks moisture and monitors customer specifications Leads all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) external audits and all social audits Conducts post audit meetingsDevelops, revises, and archives all QA SOPs, documents, and formsManages the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) PlanAssists with the development of new packaging (i.e., create new primary (inners) package counts, configurations, bagging, weights, boxes, etc. Integrates processes, procedures, and best practices from other Unique Industries facilitiesEngages with employees and leadership team daily by walking the manufacturing plant.Facilitates monthly quality meetings, and participates in weekly Operations meeting and shift meetings Establishes and adjusts manpower assignments to meet department goals.Works with Human Resources to interview, select, and train employees to fill vacant QA positions. Annually prepares performance evaluations for QA departmental staff.Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Stays current with developments within the manufacturing and distribution field and shares expertise with others.Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.Demonstrates a commitment to companywide quality and safety.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Ability to communicate with management, colleagues, line staff, and individuals outside the company to meet departmental goals. Demonstrates competence in the use of company systems such as JD Edwards and WMS. Knowledge of current trends in quality improvementStrong analytical skills with a methodological approach to problem solving and implementation. Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WMS and JDE Ability to manage groups through project implementation.Excellent follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.Ability to work independently with little direction.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEBachelors in Engineering, preferably quality, industrial, or other field that pertains to product quality5-10 years of experience in quality change management (driving, influencing, and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels).Prior management experience required.Prior printing experience, especially flexographic printing experience, a plus!Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Proficient with Microsoft Office SuiteIdeal candidate will be or is willing to become HACCP certifiedInternal audit certification prepared or willing to become certifiedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job*. While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use repetitive hand motions.While performing the duties of this position this position is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, and noise. Must wear required PPE at all times on production floor. While performing the duties of this job, this position is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. LI-ONSITE