Quality Assurance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

As a Quality Assurance Manager at Aspire, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and food safety standards. Your focus will be on overseeing implementation, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to maintain industry-leading food safety systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Oversight: Lead the implementation and maintenance of QMS and food safety systems, ensuring compliance with GFSI standards.
• Audit Compliance: Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly and effectively.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to government and company regulations and policies, providing support for food safety incidents and customer complaints.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a quality culture and drive continuous improvement processes throughout the organization.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with R&D, production, and sales teams to facilitate effective product execution and new product development.
• Documentation and Training: Establish and document sanitation procedures, and oversee document control, process control, and training systems.
• Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor direct reports, providing consistent feedback and support for professional development.
• Quality Assurance Policies: Develop and implement quality assurance policies and practices, including testing, validation, and implementation of new equipment, to ensure regulatory and policy requirements are met across all plant operations.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support for new quality assurance processes, product development, sanitation matters, and investigation of consumer and customer complaints.
• SPC and Data Support: Provide support for operations and R&D with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MSc/BSc Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years experience in leading and implementing QA strategies.
• Trained in food safety and quality methods (e.g., Conway, Six Sigma).
• Formal training in GFSI food safety standards and quality management system auditing.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, and facility/equipment design.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Aspire welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Stock options

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with the Manufacturing Industry?

Experience:

• quality assurance: 8 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person