Quality Assurance Manager
KCO Resource Management
- Syracuse, New York, United States
- Syracuse, New York, United States
About
* Serves as the primary liaison with FDA and other regulatory bodies, as well as the processing authority for all aseptic programs and compliance requirements. * Provides leadership and direction to the quality team, driving performance through clear goal setting, training, collaboration, and professional development. * Partners closely with Operations and Manufacturing to ensure adherence to quality standards and proper execution of aseptic processing parameters. * Oversees compliance with aseptic processing and packaging standards, including critical control points such as time, temperature, pressure, CIP, data integrity, and product/package verification programs. * Owns the development, implementation, and enforcement of site-specific food safety and HACCP programs within aseptic operations. * Applies technical expertise to support equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution across processing and laboratory environments. * Establishes and monitors finished product specifications, including weight compliance and verification programs in alignment with regulatory requirements. * Acts as the subject matter expert for aseptic quality systems, laboratory testing methodologies, and quality procedures. * Ensures proper maintenance, calibration, and validation of laboratory equipment through preventive maintenance and performance verification activities. * Reviews and evaluates product quality data to determine release eligibility in accordance with internal standards and regulatory expectations. * Demonstrates strong microbiological knowledge, including experience with gram staining, microbial enumeration, and dairy-related microbiology principles. * Analyze and trend aseptic processing data to ensure products meet established specifications, driving corrective and preventive actions when needed. * Maintain a high level of professionalism, fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment across teams. * Coordinate sterile sampling and documentation for product shipments, ensuring proper handling and compliant shipping practices. * Oversee and sustain SQF certification standards, including development, documentation, and adherence to site procedures and policies. * Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall performance.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
* Associate degree (AS/AAS) required; Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, Dairy Science) strongly preferred. * Minimum of 3 years of experience in dairy or aseptic beverage manufacturing environments required. * Prior leadership or supervisory experience (2+ years) is preferred. * Completion of Better Process School is preferred; must be completed upon hire if not already obtained
Languages
- English
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