QUALITY MANAGER
IDENAU, LIMBE
Posted 2 years ago
You will manage the Manufacturing Quality and Sensory Groups across the American Beverage Company (ABC) operations. You will be responsible for assuring product conformance to specifications, plant and process conformance to certification requirements and general support of established weekly production schedules from a Quality support standpoint. You will also work with all site and multi-site functions to foster a world class culture of quality and achieve defined business goals.
You will supervise members of the Quality team at the ABC, Idenau location.
What you will do:
- Develop and support a team of quality technicians and specialists to deliver quality excellence to all functions in Idenau.
- Manage the collection, analysis and reporting of performance and product conformance quality data to inform production department manager on status and priorities of quality issues.
- Manage Plant Quality personnel (QC specialists, technicians) to help direct prioritization and focus on data analysis and reporting, sanitation program and process improvements.
- Responsible for supporting new product, new materials, and new supplier qualifications, working with Director of Operation, and Purchasing.
- Supported by the supply chain, leads the effort to develop a common Quality Management System to achieve planned results and continual process improvement.
- Drive improvements to positively impact the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), Manage Dashboards, and Scorecards relative to quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
- Build and reinforce quality acumen with the plants partnering deeply with the production and maintenance teams.
- Responsible for managing certifications, including the completion of process documentation, product specifications, process auditing, and reporting systems that clearly track the status of our product conformance.
- Provide daily dispositions and resolutions to production quality issues.
- Develop tools to acquire, trend and analyze quality data during products production.
- Responsible for water safety reporting, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Ensure the staff is aware of their responsibility to report water safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Resolve any quality issues with third party auditors with direct communication.
- Regularly inspect and monitor the facility to ensure that the plant is fully operating in compliance with ABC Policy & Procedures, and water laboratory guidelines.
- Ensure all Quality reports are collected regularly, reported daily to the laboratory and Continuous Improvement.
- Collaborate and support company Quality Water Safety initiatives as part of network Quality Team
- Follow all policies, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by ABC and the quality department.
- Factory is audit ready from a customer and regulatory standpoint.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- 5 years of quality experience leading Best-in-Class Beverage/Food manufacturing quality program applying a comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments, TQM, TPM, Six Sigma etc. Experience with introducing new products, materials, and processes required
- Previous experience successfully building and leading teams of technical, salary and hourly associates – Able to build and reinforce quality acumen while partnering with the production and maintenance teams
- Demonstrated expertise in building Quality Plans including strategy and tactics that have successfully met Quality/Beverage Safety ABC’s and Quality Goals
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced understanding of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, Safe Quality Water (SQW) Principles, Water Defense Principles & Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Previous experience using SAP is preferred
- Lead execution of a strong CAPA (Corrective Action / Preventative Action) program and A3’s that drives site improvement in Quality, Regulatory Compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a broad variety of departments
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with self-motivation and focused attention to detail positively and comfortably.
- Ability to lead, manage, and influence direct and indirect reports
- Must be able to travel occasionally, work in a team environment, and occasionally work a flexible schedule
Company Overview & EEO Statement
American Beverage Company SARL. is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe. With a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon.
The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages.
We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.
American Beverage Company SARL (ABC). is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law. EOE
Additional Requirements:
Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.
