Overview
Plant Quality Manager Jobs in Hurricane, UT at KOR NUTRA
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Plant Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance and quality control operations across our facility. In this role, the candidate will guarantee that all materials—from raw inputs to finished goods—adhere strictly to regulatory requirements and internal standards. Working in close partnership with Production, R&D, and Quality teams, the ideal candidate will foster a proactive, quality-focused workplace culture. They will also lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize plant operations, reduce waste, and boost product quality.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day quality assurance and quality control operations across the plant, including incoming materials, in-process checks, and finished product release.
- Maintain and continuously improve the facility’s quality management system (QMS) in compliance with cGMP and applicable FDA/industry regulations.
- Lead internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits; manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
- Supervise, train, and develop the plant quality team, including QA/QC technicians and inspectors.
- Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformances; drive root cause analysis and effective corrective action.
- Review and approve batch records, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and validation documentation.
- Partner with Production and Operations leadership to resolve quality issues without disrupting plant throughput.
- Track and report quality metrics (e.g., first-pass yield, complaint rates, deviation trends) to plant and company leadership.
- Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all shifts and departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
- 3-5 years of quality assurance/quality control experience in a food, dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, and FDA regulations applicable to dietary supplement or food manufacturing.
- Experience leading or supporting regulatory and customer audits.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and CAPA management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with prior experience supervising a team.
- Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ CQM/OE, CQA) or food safety (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI).
- Experience with NSF, Informed Sport, or other third-party certification programs common in the supplement industry.
- Familiarity with ERP or quality management software systems.
Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Plant Quality Manager
Company: KOR NUTRA
Location: Hurricane, UT
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