Acadian Crossing Consumer Products is looking to implement, administer, and continuously improve total quality management (TQM) programs to ensure their products and services meet the highest quality standards. This involves overseeing compliance, developing testing tools, and fostering collaboration across various departments.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of laboratory science experience, including microbiological, chemical, and physical analyses.
- Strong understanding of quality principles and proven experience in applying them across food and non-food industries.
- Extensive knowledge of GMPs, regulatory compliance, and quality control best practices.
- Six Sigma, Kaizen, or related quality management certification is preferred.
- Experience in food science, quality assurance, and leadership.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and compliance standards.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of total quality management programs to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other relevant industry regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor testing tools, measurement methods, and quality systems for continuous improvement.
- Oversee on-site inspections, audits, and production testing to uphold quality standards.
- Establish and maintain quality metrics to measure performance and drive continuous improvements.
- Lead cross-functional teams, including Operations, Sales, and Product QC, in developing effective methodologies and systems to improve quality performance.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet the required specifications.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or 5-10 years of experience in retail food science, manufacturing, private label management, food/non-food research and development, or CPG systems.
- 5-7 years of leadership experience in quality assurance or a related field.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
- An ability to develop a long-term business case that inspires teams to take action.
- Demonstrates that other viewpoints are valued and taken into account when making decisions.
