VP of Quality Systems

Company: Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company is in search of a VP of Quality Systems that is responsible for food safety,--excellent sanitation practices and exceptional quality products.-- We are in the process of bringing online a second production facility.Responsible for maintaining and establishing, implementing, and directing quality assurance and sanitation efforts in all department and suppliers.Establishes and maintains quality assurance and excellent sanitation standards, procedures, and controls.Works directly with manufacturing to implement and manage quality assurance activities and to enforce requirements as specified by raw ingredients, package specifications, and regulatory agenciesWorks with research and development during new product start-ups and establishes checkpoints for testing new productsInitiates corrective actionsManage the material review board meeting process to maintain quality assurance, optimize usage of raw materials and reduce work-in-processLead factory continuous improvement efforts and quality assurance processes to meet organizational goals and strategiesMonitor and analyze plant internal auditing processes to drive quality assurance in manufacturing operationsManage departmental financial and resource budgetDevelop training in quality, problem solving and continuous improvement activities to raise the level of quality systems competence in manufacturing operationsOther duties as assignedWhat You Need:7+ years of Quality Management experience10+ years of experience in lean manufacturing, specifically lean operating system deploymentExperience in plant transformation and change managementExpert knowledge of Six Sigma quality concepts and application of principlesFamiliar with Lean Manufacturing concepts and application of principlesDemonstrated presentation skills, business acumen and conflict resolution experienceAble to work effectively in a matrix organization to drive quality initiatives, balanced with owning and driving plant specific prioritiesA self-starter, action oriented, able to lead others, organized and detail oriented, able to work in a team environment, able to lead change, and constantly drive to improve processesBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field requiredMaster's degree in Quality Systems, Business, or Engineering preferredCertifications in Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management desiredSQF Food Safety & Quality--

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