Quality Assurance Manager

Title: Quality ManagerLocation: Paterson, NJSalary: $70k - 90k + Bonus NJ-based manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Manager to join their team! RESPONSIBILITIESActively assist in managing the quality control function and staff.Assist in apprising management of internal and external customer quality problems and provide recommendations for improvement with follow-up for spect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformities o Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy o Document any deviations from documented quality processes. Verify GMPs, SOPs, WIs, that relate to our QMS (ISO 9001) and FQMS (ISO 22000) o Where gaps are found, report issues to Quality Superiors or Director of Quality & Safety and work to rectify issues.Assist improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma quality tools.Actively assist in developing and implementing training programs throughout the facility on Quality Control & EHS.Operate lab testing equipment to perform applicable testing on products as well as raw materials.Assist in apprising management of internal or external quality, or EHS issues and provide recommendations for improvement with follow-up for results.Review production methods and develops; and implements changes to facilitate enhanced safety, quality, and productivity.Assists Quality and Production functions to develop and meet applicable goals.Assist the Printing function with collection and interpretation of all color control data.Audit ISO 9001 System & FSSC 22000Create, edit, and/or work instructions as necessaryPerform Root Cause Analysis and develop Corrective Actions for Quality/Plant IssuesMaintain appropriate quality/production dataOther duties as assigned by the Director of Quality Control and SafetyQUALIFICATIONS:Exposure to packaging and/or manufacturing industryUndergraduate degree in related field (preferred) or science/engineeringTraining in statistical process control and quality control/techniquesKnowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, FSSC 22000 Food Safety SystemsKnowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other computer systems as requiredExposure to laboratory testingAbility to stand and walk in a busy manufacturing environment for a majority of the workday

Created: 2025-10-04