Manager, Quality Assurance

Company: CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position SummaryThe Manager Quality Assurance is responsible for the Quality Programs and ensures all products entering the CKE system meet compliance requirements. This role may assist with commercialization of products used in the domestic supply chain for the entire CKE system.Essential Functions* Displays outstanding leadership skills; provides coaching, guidance and development advice to a current QA Managers and junior staff * Communicates with suppliers regarding CKE quality standards and establishes relationships to maintain business continuity in regard to QA related issues * Utilize all available data and experience to proactively address product compliance issues and minimize quality related incidents * Maintains and approves supplier quality documentation using Intelex software including: supplier approvals, probation program and supplier disapprovals * Creates and maintains corporate supplier quality and food safety standards for risk mitigation based on most current regulatory and industry requirements and/or expectations.* Confirms product specification compliance by performing product testing and supporting the product compliance program * Manage supplier documents for GS1-128 compliance using FoodLogiQ software * Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements * Communicate data regarding supplier approval and compliance monitoring * Develops and implements annual QA objectives * 3-5 year's experience in fresh or processed produce manufacturing * BA/BS Degree required in technical field: Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Master's degree preferred* Must have thorough knowledge of modern Food Safety Systems: Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), British Retail Consortium (BRC) food safety standards * Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate successfully with operations level staff and "C" levels interchangeably * Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results* Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information* Must possess approximately six (6) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of the food processing environment in QA or R&D Management positions WORK ENVIRONMENT* Corporate Office fast paced, high volume of activity and a deadline driven environmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS* Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouseTravels as needed approximately twenty (20)% - thirty (30)% Domestic and International

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