Plant Quality Manager

The Plant Quality Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the in-house lab at an Integrated Proteins facility. These duties include verifying data entry into the Lab Data Sheet; monitoring employee adherence to lab procedures and company policies; communicating Quality Control objectives to the technicians; and ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act and current Good Manufacturing practices related to Safe Quality Foods.

$75,000

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the quality leads and technicians
• Assist in hiring and (re)training quality personnel
• Assist in evaluating employee performance
• Address and resolve team conflicts
• Approve and assist in covering PTO
• Oversee lab equipment maintenance and calibration
• Create and maintain lab budget with assistance of lead technicians
• Oversee retain program on site & conduct 3rd party testing as directed   
• Monitor shared lab email inbox and make sure all emails are responded to in a timely manner 
• Participate in monitoring Quality shared email inbox during off-hours to make rejection determinations in a timely manner 
• Review documentation to ensure adherence to quality system
• Perform internal audits of quality system, including but not limited to crisis management and recall
• Assist Corporate Quality with 3rd party audits and inspections  
• Other duties as assigned   

• College degree (Biology or Chemistry preferred)
• 3+ years management experience
• Proficiency with Office 365 (primarily Excel, SharePoint, Outlook)
• SQF Practitioner (or trained within 1st year)
• PCQI Animal Feed (or trained within 1st year)
• HACCP certified or equivalent knowledge of food safety and quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently  
• Clear verbal communicator  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, walk, reach, squat, push, pull, and climb stairs for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work from elevated surfaces and/or in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Integrated Proteins™ is recognized as an industry leader in sourcing and trading rendered pet food proteins. We strive to provide the most reliable supply of the highest quality ingredients to pet food manufacturers. At Integrated Proteins, our focus is quality; in the products that we produce, the way we treat our team, and the care and attention we give animals.