Quality Control Program Manager - Springfield Missouri

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted On: 04/26/2024

General PurposeFunction as a key member of the Beverage and Dairy Foods team reporting to the Food Safety Director, supporting B&DF Divisional Leadership and manufacturing plants in the development, implementation, and sustainability of Food Safety and Quality Programs. Oversee the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of QMS programs and plant enabling tools. Support the build-out and growth of a winning food safety culture aligned with the B&DF Divisional strategic master plan.--Job Duties and Responsibilities--- Ensure alignment with Divisional and DFA Corporate FSQR governance as required. Partner with Beverage and Dairy Foods Divisional business unit stakeholders to identify, design, and implement improvements and enhancements to the existing programs, to improve plant food safety and quality engagement.--- Identify key issue trends and monitor plant CAPAs with cross-plant divisional impact and track to closure. Maintain Divisional level NC/CAPA database in a manner allowing for trend analysis, continuous improvement, and verification of effectiveness. Collaborate with others to align on problem solving tools and support training with plant teams to enhance skill set for an effective NC/CAPA program.--- Partner with stakeholders to build and execute on tactical plan(s) that move FSQ programs/projects from current state to future state while ensuring continued momentum and minimizing disruption to the business.--- Track results from Regulatory, customer and third-party audits and inspection reports at a Divisional level in alignment with FSQ governance where applicable. Manage relationship with SQF audit provider (Food Chain ID) and support plant quality teams to manage audit schedule and reporting. Partner with cross functional stakeholders to identify, design, and implement process and system improvements to facilitate sharing of key learnings, best practices, and drive continuous improvement from audit findings to support the Quality Management System and Programs.--- Partner with Divisional resources to improve Customer Supplier Quality. Define and maintain data collection process that ensures manufacturing sites receive in high quality materials every day. Leverage trend analysis and audit findings to close gaps in packaging and glass quality, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance to DFA and customer requirements.--- Work with BDF Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems and other business cross-functional representatives to deliver value by trend analysis and KPI reporting to drive continuous improvements on leading key indicator measures. Prioritize and drive focused FSQ improvement efforts, according to business risks identified by SWOT analysis and other assessments, such as external and internal audits.--- Plant Quality Program Development and Improvement (ex. EMP, Sanitation) and BDF Divisional Document Owner. Develop and deliver plant level B&DF FSQ program training as directed.--- Adhoc site back-up to Plant Sr. Quality Managers to support the business as needed.--- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. More...

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