Quality Assurance Manager

City Brewing Company – Who We Are With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of a multitude of beverages throughout our four locations across the United States.
Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.
Overview The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the planning and directing of all Quality Assurance efforts for the La Crosse facility.
This position will work with other Quality Assurance management across City's network to ensure Company and Customer standards are maintained.
Responsibilities Plans and directs all facility Food Safety, HACCP and GMP programs in compliance with established corporate standards Works collaboratively with Corporate Food Safety Manager to ensure local Food Safety teams are supported in the achievement of mandated requirements Assists other departments in meeting requirements of Food Safety, HACCP and GMP programs; provides technical expertise, ensures compliance and enforces accountability Ensures department compliance with Internal, Federal, State and local guidelines and regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA and TTB; assists with compliance in other departments where appropriate Continuously evaluates current procedures and implement improvements to ensure alignment with customer expectations regarding specifications Supports Customer Service and communicates directly with customers and suppliers as appropriate regarding local quality issues Accountable with Plant Manager to ensure that Quality & Food Safety compliance activities are executed locally to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements Guides facility compliance during internal and external audits.
Communicates audit results Serves as local Company representative during regulatory audits Develops and writes policies and procedures for department and facility related to Quality Assurance standards and process improvement Work with customers and internal experts to develop product and process specifications Effectively manages staff of exempt and non-exempt employees to ensure cost effective and efficient department operations Accountable for department budgets and annual departmental operating plans to meet corporate and local Quality & Food Safety goals Supports departments in conducting Root Cause Analyses and ensure preventive actions are embedded in the routines and SOP’s of the facility Prepares and monitors departmental capital projects Provides staff and personal training and development as needed and assist in meeting the Quality Assurance related training needs of other departments Qualifications Bachelors of Science in a related science discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Science etc.
) or equivalent 5+ years experience in a managerial position, preferably in the beverage industry Excellent knowledge of GMP and HACCP programs; HACCP certification, preferred Knowledge of Brewing process and science is an asset Internal or Lead Audit experience with FSSC 22000 or other GFSI standard is an asset Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to define problems and think critically Excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in a food/beverage processing facility Excellent customer relations skills Ability to manage multiple projects and resources effectively Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.