Quality Assurance Nurse jobs in Springfield, MO

PMCO is hiring for a Quality Manager in El Dorado Springs, MO!

• Full benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• Food / Beverage industry
• $100K-$120K 10% Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily compliance with company policies, regulations, and procedures for plant quality and food safety operations.
• Maintain audit readiness and oversee robust food safety and quality programs.
• Escalate non-conformance events to quality director and plant manager.
• Drive a robust sanitation program and oversee plant pest control initiatives.
• Manage facility's change control program for effective risk assessment and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, manufacturing instructions, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead investigations into non-conforming events and drive effective resolutions.
• Manage hold and release programs and review records for completeness and approval.
• Foster a positive work culture and develop talent within the team.
• Track and report plant quality KPIs and participate in budgeting processes.
• Provide training on food safety, FSMA, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer issues, complaints, and inquiries.

Required Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to manage and lead a team effectively, driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to provide leadership, influence positive change, and foster a culture of food safety and quality.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the capacity to develop and maintain facility systems and processes.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical and inquisitive mind to investigate issues and lead solution-based decision-making.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations, as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Quality Management: Experience in maintaining robust food safety and quality programs.
• Sanitation Management: Knowledge of overseeing plant sanitation to ensure compliance and proactive maintenance.
• Change Management: Ability to manage the facility's change control program and make robust risk assessments.
• Training and Development: Skill in providing training to personnel on food safety, regulations, and compliance.
• Customer Relations: Experience in managing customer-related issues, complaints, and inquiries.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in performing data analysis to identify trends and enable proactive decisions.
• Quality Assurance: Experience in overseeing analytical and micro activities, ensuring accurate quality control results, and maintaining quality management systems.

Required Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in food science, biological sciences, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5 to 8 years of quality assurance or related experience in a food, beverage, or similar facility
• Demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1 year of manager experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred; may be required during course of employment

Salary:

$100,000 - $120,000 per year with a 10% bonus

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

If you are interested, please apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• El Dorado Springs, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person