Plant QA Manager- Grandview Area
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Manager- Grandview Area----Administers
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 AuditsTrend analytical data and develop initiatives to
improve plant performance against Niagara quality measures and
ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standardsTrack,
analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality and customer
complaint issues within the plantEnsure compliance and record
keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and
sanitation activities within the plantMonitor the microbiological
program; collect and conduct microbiological analysis of product
and process samples when necessaryPerform water testing equipment
evaluations and calibrationsConduct regular reviews of the facility
s Pre-requisite Programs, GMP Compliance and Sanitation
ComplianceServe as the facility Food Safety Program Coordinator,
HACCP Coordinator and SQF PractitionerManage budgeting, purchasing
and inventory of QA operating supplies such as filters, chemicals
and lab suppliesMonitor the performance and competencies of plant
QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline and
development as neededAssist the Research & Development team with
formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch
activitiesMaintain a safe work environment and support all plant
safety programsAssist with weekend and holiday coverage as
neededPlease 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.--QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:6 Years Experience in
Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years Experience in
Position4 Years Experience managing people/projects*experience may
include a combination of work experience and educationComputer
literate with proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office
Applications, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS,
etcDetail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication
SkillsKnowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis
methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems and beverage
sanitation practicesDemonstrated ability to use data for creative
problem solving, experience using statistical software
packages--Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years Experience in Field or
similar manufacturing environment10+ Years Experience working in
Position6 Years Experience managing people/projects*experience may
include a combination of work experience and
education--CompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara
s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of
success:Lead Like an OwnerManages a safe working environment,
accurately documents safety related training, and effectively
communicates safety incidentsProvides strategic input and oversight
to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops
sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing
timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term
winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before
department/individual successLeads/facilitates discussions to get
positive outcomes for the customerMakes strategic decisions which
prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual
goalsInnovACTContinuously evaluates existing programs and
processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and
reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental
performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a
clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the
strategy as needed when managing changeFind a WayDemonstrates
ability to think analytically and synthesize complex
informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to
subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and
customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities
for collaboration in strategic waysEmpowered to be GreatMakes
hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and
secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent
planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct
reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own
team and between teams--EducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's Degree
in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or
other related fieldPreferred:Master's Degree in Food
Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or other
related field--Certification/License: Required: N/APreferred: HACCP
Certification----Foreign Language Required: None RequiredPreferred:
None
Required----Benefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits----Any
employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this
career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding
that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara
Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire
that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the
submitting employment agency, person or entity.--Employment
agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and
have been engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated
Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum
into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara
Plant NameKANSAS CITY
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