Quality Assurance Director is responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to production quality standards. Monitors and audits process, material, and product testing against established standards and conducts a continuous analysis of quality defects and deviations. Being a Quality Assurance Director identifies deficiencies or gaps in testing activities and develops solutions to ensure adequate and robust quality processes. Optimizes processes to comply with existing and new regulatory requirements. Additionally, Quality Assurance Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Quality Assurance Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Quality Assurance Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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This role will lead our contract manufacturing and ingredient suppliers for Plum, PBC (“Plum”). The Associate Director of Quality Assurance for Plum partners with contract manufacturers, and our Procurement, Supply Chain, Research and Development, Marketing, and Innovation business teams to support business initiatives and Plum’s relationship with co-manufacturers and suppliers. This individual will support product and process start-up activities and provide problem-solving assistance as required. The role also supports and provides food safety and regulatory guidance to our R&D department during product development. The Associate Director of Quality Assurance for Plum develops and maintains Plum’s quality standards, conducts routine audits, collaborates with business partners, and implements continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively are crucial for success in this role. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, influential, confident, assertive, and a team player.
Scope of Responsibilities
· Support customer and supplier compliance programs.
· Develop, implement, and maintain stringent quality standards and procedures to meet Plum’s quality expectations and relevant regulations.
· Maintain accurate documentation of quality control processes, inspection results, and corrective actions.
· Conduct routine audits and technical visits to ensure contract manufacturing partners and ingredient suppliers meet quality expectations.
· Set and maintain quality expectations with contract manufacturers to ensure they meet quality requirements, evaluate performance, and address deviations.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives in co-manufacturing processes for enhanced performance.
· Investigate and resolve quality-related issues promptly, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
· Utilize data analysis tools to monitor and analyze quality metrics for proactive intervention.
· Manage contract manufacturing product reviews, retention samples, and quality assurance monitoring programs.
· Keep informed about industry regulations and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legal requirements.
· Foster transparent and collaborative quality management environments through effective communication.
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