Manager, Quality Assurance IV-

Job description

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:

Position Overview:

Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the production of high quality product at the lowest cost, while meeting the demands of our customers.

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Select, supervise, and develop Quality Assurance personnel

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Ensure accuracy and efficiency of water processing, syrup-batching, and all QA testing and record-keeping

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Monitor and enforce proper sanitation and housekeeping procedures

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Monitor all Coca-Cola, Federal and State communications/audits and implement any necessary changes

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Assist operations management with process equipment and product/package troubleshooting and innovation

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Collaborate with operations and sales management in order to improve Coca-Cola quality indices

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Ensure proper operation and maintenance of water treatment plant

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Ensure safety of all personnel within the department

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Establish, submit, and balance the yearly departmental budget

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Ensure departmental compliance with all company policies and procedures

  Function Related Activities / Key responsibilities:

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2-3 yrs. of increasing levels of supervisory roles of people & processes

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Working knowledge of the principles of manufacturing management.

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Working knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies.

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Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.

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Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements in the areas of food safety, safety, environment and emergency management.

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Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment

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Working knowledge of key business drivers used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or supplier.

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HACCP

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Statistical Process Control

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Good Laboratory Practices

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Good Manufacturing Practices

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Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications

  Job Requirements

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1+ years Food and beverage experience

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1+ years manufacturing experience

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ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc.) or other management system

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Lean, Six Sigma certification

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Working knowledge of food safety

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Self-Guided Work Force

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Continuous Improvement

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Microsoft Office

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SPC software

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Project Management

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Manage P&L; Spending Controls

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Laboratory equipment management

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Change Management

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Leader of leaders

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Experience using relevant SAP applications

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HACCP Coordinator Certification

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree - Technical or Food Science – preferred

 

Leadership Behaviors:

·  DRIVE INNOVATION:  Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business
·  COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS :  Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)
·  ACT LIKE AN OWNER:  Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders
·  INSPIRE OTHERS:  Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible
·  DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS:  Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential

Honesty and integrity have always been cornerstone values of The Coca-Cola Company. Our passion for people of integrity mirrors our spirited drive for total quality in our brands. These and other elements allow the company to sustain strategic practices and drive business performance. The Personnel Integrity Assurance Program is another step toward making The Coca-Cola Company the premier workplace. This process includes a pre-employment background investigation that applies to all applicants employees and contractors of the company. The scope of this inquiry may cover such elements as education employment history a criminal history check and reference checks. Designated countries or sensitive positions within the company may have more stringent standards.