Quality Assurance Director jobs in Kansas City, MO

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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Director of Quality Assurance & Food Safety
  • Louis Dreyfus Company
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Company Description

    Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

    Job Description

    Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

    • Assist in managing the functions of the QA procedures and personnel at each location within North America.
    • Administer QA policies, procedures and programs within North America.
    • Develop and administer a continuous improvement plan for both QA procedures and personnel.
    • Works with the QA staff region wide to ensure they hold the proper certifications and training to perform their jobs.
    • Works with local plant laboratory personnel to review plant operations for potential process / procedural improvements for higher yields and / or costs savings that could result from better / timelier laboratory analysis.
    • Works with and manages third-party lab relationships.
    • Develop and maintain a library of customer Statements for all NA sites, in conjunction with Regional Quality manager, facility Quality manager and Wilton Legal (as necessary) and standardize as much as possible. 
    • Transmit standard Statements and completed questionnaires (after review by QA manager) to customers.
    • Receive starting materials nonconformance reports from facility QA and enter into the ISN Procurement database to be used for Supplier scorecards.  (Food safety/quality and other nonconformance incidents such as late arrival or failed arrival, wrong item, damaged in transit, etc.)
    • Coordinate creation and approval process for Starting Materials specifications and maintain on regional SharePoint libraries
    • Work with Procurement to review submitted Supplier Approval documents and maintain document library for Supplier qualifications and maintain list of approved suppliers.
    • Review Supplier material specifications and maintain documents on Supplier Qualification SharePoint library. Review third-party supplier documents and approve products for resale and/or conduct on-site audits of third-party facilities.
    • Create and maintain animal feed labels according to AAFCO and state regulations.  Coordinate implementation with LDC IT/CompuWeigh and KSC Tax.
    • Work with Wilton Legal to keep regulatory registrations relative to food safety updated and renewed (FDA Facility Registrations, etc.).
    • Perform final Corporate review of Customer Specification reviews after Commercial and Facility reviews are completed.
    • Review Facility Trial Protocols and Costs Analyses for accuracy, completeness, and justification for the trial.
    • Serve as an information resource on LIMS software.
    • Liaise with LDC Commercial team(s) and customer procurement and quality staff for audit questions, documentation concerns, and product approval process questions.
    • Liaise with LDC Quality staff worldwide to collaborate, develop best practices, and foster consistency across documentation sets for food and feed products.
    • Be a regional resource on new procedures / methods / requirements from industry or regulatory that involves quality assurance. Champion quality efforts by training non-QC staff on best practices.
    • Additional projects and duties as assigned

    Company Conformance Statements

    In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

    • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
    • Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
    • Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
    • Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

     

    Qualifications

    Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

    Basic qualifications:

    • Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or similar disciplines
    • Valid Driver’s License

     

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or similar disciplines
    • Certified as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human Foods (FDA approved curriculum)
    • Certified as a PCQA for Animal Foods (FDA approved curriculum)
    • Certification in auditing for a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) food safety scheme (FSSC 22000 or SQF are best.  BRC would also apply).
    • Non-commercial Pest Control Applicator licensed
    • BQ9000 Auditor

     

    Experience

    Basic qualifications:

    • 10 years Food industry and Food Manufacturing experience
    • Six plus years of quality assurance and supervisory experience.
    • Experience and direct involvement in managing projects that cross multiple locations.

     

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Quality Management System and Good Manufacturing Practices Food/Feed Safety Audit experience
    • Vendor Management experience
    • Biofuels production (fuel ethanol via fermentation; biodiesel via transesterification) experience or familiarity
    • USDA/FGIS Grain Grader
    • Active member of related industry associations (NGFA, NAEGA, ISEO, NOPA, IFT, etc.)

     

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

    Basic qualifications:

    • Familiar with industry recognized Analytical Standards (ASTM, AOCS, AOAC, AACC, USP, NSF)
    • Strong computer software skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office productions (Excel, Word, Power Point)
    • Negotiation skills and ability to effectively influence others
    • Knowledge of agricultural production, manufacturing, refining and processing industries.
    • Knowledge of current industry best practices and governmental regulations.
    • Knowledge in chemistry and lab testing techniques and procedures.
    • Proven ability to train, instruct and motivate employees.
    • Skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, work load prioritization and decision making.

     

    Preferred qualifications:

                  Knowledge of:

    • FDA Food Facility Registration
    • FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule
    • FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Rule

    Working Conditions

    • Primarily climate-controlled office environment.  Periodic visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure to variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.  Regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust and odors.  Occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise.  Some stair climbing is required.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies. 
    • Travel of 25% to 50% to sites will be required to conduct audits.  
    • Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies. 

     

     

    Additional Information

    Decision Making/Accountability

    • Able to work unsupervised and make critical decisions on QA procedures and process that have direct implications to budgets and profitability, and food safety/quality of an agricultural processing plant.
    • Abe to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple levels of management to make recommendations on QA results and process improvements.

     

    Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities

    • Is an active member of the facility SHE Program.  Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.  Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.  Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.  Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.  

     

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    What We Offer

    We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

    - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
    - 401k with Company Match
    - Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
    - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
    - Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

    Diversity & Inclusion

    LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

    LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

    Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

    Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Sustainability

    Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

    We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

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Quality Assurance Manager - Quality Assurance (Kansas City)
  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Description The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and overall leadership of the Quality department. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, delive...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Quality Assurance Technician
  • Three Dog Brands
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Overview Three Dog Brands,LLC started as the original bakery for dogs and a pioneer in the premium dog food and treat industry. Since 1989, they have been manufacturing and distributing wholesome droo...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Quality Assurance Specialist
  • hoeferwysocki
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Title Quality Assurance Specialist Job Type Full-time Location Kansas City - Kansas City, MO 64114 US (Primary) Education Bachelor's Degree Category Quality Assurance Job Description Summary Descr...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Quality Assurance Specialist
  • hoeferwelker
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Title Quality Assurance Specialist Job Type Full-time Location Kansas City - Kansas City, MO 64114 US (Primary) Education Bachelor's Degree Category Quality Assurance Job Description Summary Descr...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Quality Assurance Supervisor
  • Church & Dwight
  • Harrisonville, MO FULL_TIME
  • A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, inform...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director of Quality
  • The Judge Group
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Description:As Quality Assurance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Quality Assurance and S...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QA/QC Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Grandview, MO
  • At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our pla...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residency Coordinator
  • Truman Medical Centers
  • Kansas City, MO
  • **If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must ap...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oasis Reviewer - 100% REMOTE
  • By The Bay Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • We are currently seeking a LVN an Oasis Reviewer to review and submission of home health documents to support the qualit...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager - $90K-125K per year
  • Adventist Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Talenz Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager for a nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Software Developer | 100% Remote | Non-Profit | Salary $140k + Bonus
  • LHH
  • Kansas City, MO
  • The Lead Software Developer position, under the supervision of the Director of Software Development, is integral to a dy...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Lab Supervisor - Microbiology
  • Children's Mercy Kansas City
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassion...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Clinical QA (GCP) - Remote, US
  • Proclinical Staffing
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Proclinical are recruiting for a Director, Clinical QA (GCP) to join a biotech organisation. This role is on a permanent...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...
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