Experienced Quality Assurance Manager – Food Safety and Quality Control

At arenaflex, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach food safety and quality control. As a leading innovator in the industry, we're committed to driving excellence and ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products. We're now seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that's dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a difference in the lives of our customers. We're committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.

Job Summary

As a Quality Assurance Manager at arenaflex, you'll play a critical role in driving our food safety and quality control initiatives. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing quality frameworks and strategies, leading occurrence management and investigation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across our meat and dairy plants. You'll also work closely with our team to build business continuity and emergency management programs, and to develop and implement effective quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and implement FSQA frameworks and strategies to drive quality excellence across our meat and dairy plants

• Lead occurrence management and investigation, and ensure that all incidents are thoroughly investigated and resolved
• Ensure regulatory compliance across our meat and dairy plants, including adherence to FDA, USDA, and local government regulations
• Drive FSQA groups across different offices, and work closely with our team to build business continuity and emergency management programs
• Investigate reports to identify consistency drives, and use business analysis to inform future state of the manufacturing program
• Work with direct reports to provide accurate and timely reporting/escalation of issues and metrics to the QC VP and other manufacturing partners
• Build business continuity and emergency management programs, and ensure that all necessary protocols are in place
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and testing of the HO and Site FSQ Management Frameworks to ensure adherence and effectiveness

Requirements

* Working knowledge of plant cycles and regulatory laws, including FDA, USDA, and local government organizations

• Experience working with food handling processes, including microbe monitoring, CAPA, Vehicle, FSIS, FSMS, and other essential projects
• Experience working in food production offices, USDA-approved
• Experience working with external certification bodies, providers, external service providers, and consulting groups
• Experience supporting and working with reviews at all levels of the organization, including administrative, GFSI, animal welfare, fit, and other projects
• Experience with quality frameworks to drive continuous improvement, including 6-sigma, first-time quality, and SPC
• Leadership experience and ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in an assembly office with moving equipment, wet or humid conditions, and varying temperatures (cold or chilled processes)

Work Environment

* Remote work environment, with direct reports located throughout the US, including TX, KS, IN, GA, Dad, NE (other beef office future state), and AR (periodic workspace visits)

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision

Benefits and Advantages

* Competitive salary and bonus structure

• 401(k) match and stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO and multiple health plans
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

What We Offer

At arenaflex, we're committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed. We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, and multiple health plans. We're also committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development, and we offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment that's perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Manager who is passionate about food safety and quality control, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application today, and join our team at arenaflex. Apply for this job