Quality Manager

Louisville, KY

Location: Louisville, KY.

Labor Rocket is looking to hire a Quality Manager in Louisville, KY., who is looking to grow within an organization at a long-term full-time job. This role is a direct hire placement within the organization. 

Shift: There could be need to work outside these hours on occasion. 

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:00am-4:00pm 

Pay Range: $70-80k salary


Job Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned as needed.

  • Provide daily direction and supervision to Quality Control staff
  • Oversee the design and implementation of GMP, HACCP, sanitation and food safety programs in order to maintain the highest level of plant quality standards
  • Communicate with customers, outside vendors, and internal staff regarding quality-related issues for the facility on a regular basis
  • Provide technical recommendations and guidance to Executive staff on quality matters for existing and potential customers
  • Analyze and make recommendations based on chemical, physical and microbiological food-testing results
  • Provide recommendations for process improvements to eliminate potential food contamination while maximizing productivity
  • Oversee the coordination of periodical audits of outside firms
  • Lead research and development of food products

Qualifications

  • College Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, or Related Field (Preferred)
  • 2+ years of experience with Quality Control (Food Manufacturing - Preferred)
  • PCQI certificate (preferred)
  • Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Available to work overtime as needed

Experience

  • Quality Assurance/Control
  • GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)
  • Second/Third Party Audits
  • Research and Development (Reverse Engineering Experience - a plus)
  • Plant Auditing
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Training
  • Written and Verbal Communication skills in the English language
  • Strong analytical capabilities and initiative to take action as appropriate/necessary
  • Detail orientated and highly organized with capability of meeting deadlines
  • Excellent Leadership and Interpersonal Skills