Quality Assurance Manager

Company: Ingredion
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

TITLE: Quality Assurance ManagerLOCATION: IndianapolisREPORTS TO: QA/QC ManagerThe Quality Assurance Manager will manage the quality assurance, food safety, GMP, supplier audit program and pest control functions at the Indianapolis Plant to ensure products and critical manufacturing supplies meet all applicable government, customer, and company expectations for quality and safety. Core Responsibilities:Manage and Improve Quality Management Systems, programs, and procedures to ensure Indianapolis processes and products comply with government regulation, meet customer requirements, company expectations, and achieve business goals. Manage internal audits, customer and third-party audits, and conduct audits of external facilities to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory expectations. Provide leadership, consultation, and direction to all departments on issues related to product quality and food safety. Consult with divisional and corporate Quality Assurance on programs and policies that impact Indianapolis operations to ensure customer concerns and technical issues related to quality and food safety are addressed and corporate quality requirements are met.Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
Ensure all non-conformances are documented and addressed effectively and timely.Ensures team is embedded in the Indianapolis Safety Culture to meet regulatory and corporate policies. Work with operational units to rectify any deficiencies identified in quality systems. Provide leadership, coach, and mentor direct reports to build their skills and decision-making abilities to achieve business goals.Direct the evaluation, development, and training of department personnel to maintain a safe, competent, and motivated workforce.Demonstrated ability to lead change in a Quality Assurance organization.Demonstrated experience and knowledge of motivating, training, developing, and managing people.Demonstrated ability to challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks and work activities. Ability to identify and implement creative, innovative solutions. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with experience leading and sustaining process improvements utilizing LSS tools.Proven ability to lead and facilitate in a team environment and build consensus in a positive manner with customers and team members.Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills. Proficiency in setting priorities and executing multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner.Qualified candidates will have:Bachelor of Science Degree (i.e., Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or significant experience in quality assurance/control, operations, analytical or other technical functional area.7-10 years of experience working in quality control/quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.Experience and knowledge of ISO, GMP, HACCP, and food safety.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.#LI-JS1We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.Relocation Available: No

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