Plant QA Manager

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Plant QA ManagerAdministers policies and programs ensuring that organizational products and processes meet established quality standards. Implement quality standards, ensures and executes compliance on every stage of the process.Essential Functions

Lead the facility in all Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality related activities.

Serve as the primary plant liaison within the facility for all Company Quality Assurance Initiatives, Niagara Corporate Quality and Third Party Audits

Trend analytical data and develop initiatives to improve plant performance against Niagara quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards

Track, analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant

Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities within the plant

Monitor the microbiological program; collect and conduct microbiological analysis of product and process samples when necessary

Perform water testing equipment evaluations and calibrations

Conduct regular reviews of the facility’s Pre-requisite Programs, GMP Compliance and Sanitation Compliance

Serve as the facility Food Safety Program Coordinator, HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner

Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of QA operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies

Monitor the performance and competencies of plant QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline and development as needed

Assist the Research & Development team with formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities

Maintain a safe work environment and support all plant safety programs

Assist with weekend and holiday coverage as needed

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

6 Years – Experience in Position

4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Computer literate with proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Applications, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS, etc

Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

Knowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems and beverage sanitation practices

Demonstrated ability to use data for creative problem solving, experience using statistical software packages

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

10+ Years – Experience working in Position

6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an Owner

Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents

Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects

Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions

Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins

Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success

Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer

Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals

InnovACT

Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change

Find a Way

Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information

Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates

Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success

Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways

Empowered to be Great

Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise

Engages in long term talent planning

Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports

Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field

Preferred:

Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other related field

Certification/License:

Required: N/A

Preferred: HACCP Certification

Foreign Language

Required: None Required

Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$114,729.41 - $163,489.42 / YearlyBonus Target: 15% AnnualBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Los Angeles County applicants only Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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