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McIlhenny Company · 2 days ago

Quality Control Manager

Avery Island, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

McIlhenny Company is a family-owned producer of TABASCO® brand products located on Avery Island, Louisiana. They are seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee the Quality Control team, manage QC operations, and drive quality improvements through data analysis and team leadership.

Food and BeverageProduct Design

Responsibilities

Lead a team of quality technicians by example, demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to excellence. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability, and ensure the team is aligned with the company mission, vision, and values. Lead and develop a team of quality control technicians by providing direction, support, feedback, and mentorship to ensure their success through regular 1:1s, coaching, training, and development. Encourage and recognize team members for their contributions and successes and provide constructive feedback and support when needed

Have a strong understanding of Food Science and Food Safety principles to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA Nutritional Labeling requirements, and FDA Code of Federal Regulations related to food production

Identify and address quality issues; recognize defects and system failures and take appropriate corrective actions

Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance on the audit process and daily management of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans to ensure food safety compliance

Collaborate with Director of QA & Tech Services and QA Team for continuous review of Quality Management System documentation, communicate revisions, conduct training, and implement new procedures as needed. Identify and address procedural gaps

Initiate, manage, and facilitate projects aimed at enhancing quality, reducing cost, and improving key performance indicators (KPIs)

Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to provide the technical resources necessary for new product development, ongoing quality support, and compliance for existing products

Collect, analyze, and manage quality control data that aligns with organizational objectives to drive continuous improvement and support decision-making

Qualification

Quality Control experienceFood Science knowledgeLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyData collationReport draftingPCQI certificationHACCP certificationLEANSix SigmaCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills