Overview
Quality Person Jobs in New Carlisle, IN at Goyette Mechanical Company Inc.
Overview
The Quality Assurance Manager champions our Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs to deliver on our Camellia brand promise. This role is key in upholding the brand’s reputation for premium quality and works cross-functionally to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Duties
Exceed Food Safety Expectations
1. Leads plant-wide policy for food safety and quality management (HACCP, FSMA, GMP, BRC) as defined in the food safety and quality program.
2. Stays current with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and updates policies/procedures accordingly.
3. Carry out inspections and audits, including third-party audits (e.g. USDA, FDA).
4. Responsible for the Environmental Monitoring Program including swabbing of all areas of the plant
5. Achieve and maintain third-party food safety certification.
6. Identify food safety concerns in facilities and implement programs to eliminate hazards (CAPA).
Deliver brand promise through product quality
7. Develop and implement a quality assurance program to ensure the production process (SOP’s) from raw materials to finished product packaging meets defined standards.
8. Collaborating with production and maintenance leaders, establish corresponding quality assessment processes to ensure standards are met.
9. Establish appropriate sourcing quality safeguards.
10. Create and implement appropriate quality control systems, including testing methodology and strategy.
11. Identify products that are not up to standards, investigate, and determine appropriate safeguards for improvement.
12. Analyze quality control data to identify areas for improvement
13. Evaluate customer and consumer feedback, and analyze trends for process improvement.
14. Design, develop and implement appropriate quality control training programs.
15. Lead sensory evaluation panels and participate in premium product benchmarking and shelf-life studies.
Enable new product development
16. Participate in the development of new products.
17. Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Procurement to support product development, raw material qualification, and supplier performance.
18. Contribute in the commercialization of new products.
Additional Responsibilities
Assist in other capacities as determined by the Chief Operating Officer.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
· 5+ years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
· Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GMP, allergen control, and food labeling regulations.
· Experience with GFSI certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC).
· Proven ability to lead audits, investigations, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
· Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
· Passion for high-quality, branded food products and a strong sense of ownership.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will be divided between a climate-controlled office and a non-climate-controlled warehouse where high noise levels are present with hearing protection required in certain areas. This position is an essential position and warrants on-site presence during working hours. Working hours are normally Monday through Friday. Specific arrival/departure hours will be discussed and agreed with respective manager.
Travel
Will routinely commute between our two manufacturing plants (Harahan and New Orleans East).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 – $87,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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Title: Quality Person
Company: Goyette Mechanical Company Inc.
Location: New Carlisle, IN
