Quality Assurance Director Jobs

Job Title: Quality SystemsTraining Develo Company: Land O' Lakes, Inc. Location: St Paul, MN Description: Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue (2008) and the third-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we'll always be looking for talented people to help us grow. Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members' dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Here at Land O'Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes Inc, is North America's leading feed company, providing producers, cooperatives and dealers with an extensive line of animal feed, ingredients and services. We are currently seeking: Quality Systems and Training Development Manager [4462BR] MN - Shoreview - Corporate Office Position Purpose: The primary role of this position is to identify, capture, communicate and maintain the overall Quality Management System and product safety requirements for our Animal Feed division. In addition, in this role, you will responsible for: o Development and execution of robust training tools. o Methodology and approach (our goal is to ensure message continuity within/between plants, regions and functions). o Playing a leadership role in hands-on training and development. o Feed Quality Management Systems (FQMS)communication, method, and frequency). o Rollout coordination of programs. o Website additions/updates. o Developing a functional working knowledge of changing/emerging technical or industry practices that could lead to reduced risk or competitive advantage. (GFSI impact, Feed HACCP, SGS applications). o Leading and facilitating the development, implementation, and measurement of the Feed Quality Management System within our company aligned with our overall objectives and strategies. o Participating in the development of ongoing strategies for Feed Quality Assurance and systems improvement. Required (Basic) Education/Experience: - BS/BA degree in Food Science or related technical field. - 10+ years experience in quality assurance, operations and plant/regulatory responsibilities. Experience includes a minimum of five years in quality assurance and technical systems development/implementation. - Proficient with the concepts of hazard analysis, risk assessments, and system/process applications. - Working understanding of the CFR, FDA, State/AAFCO regulations. Required Competencies and Other Skills: - Excellent organizational, communications, interpersonal and team interaction skills. - Highly motivated, self-directed and a self-starter. Travel: 50% or more Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O'Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.

Job Title: Sanitation Manager [4915BR] Company: Land O' Lakes, Inc. Location: Kiel, WI Description: Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue (2008) and the third-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to help us grow. Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Here at Land O’Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods division is a leading marketer of a full line of dairy-based consumer, foodservice and food ingredient products across the United States. The LAND O LAKES® brand is recognized and valued by consumers and customers nationwide and internationally. We are currently seeking: Sanitation Manager [4915BR] WI - Kiel Position Purpose: As a Sanitation Manager in our cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Kiel, WI you are responsible for management and coordination of the sanitation processes involved in the manufacturing of 40# blocks of cheese and whey powder to consistently meet Land O'Lakes' standards, and customer requirements. You will ensure activity associated with sanitation is being completed and will develop and/or modify the schedule for all sanitation activity. This is primarily a day position with off-shift hours as needed. Required (Basic) Education/Experience: To be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma 10+ years of progressive experience in sanitation with supervisory responsibilities. Successful candidate must be willing to relocate for future growth and opportunities within Land O'Lakes. Required Competencies and Other Skills: Experience providing sanitation leadership in a food manufacturing shift environment. Experience conducting regular sanitation inspections and audits of products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards. Compiling reports regarding regular inspection, sanitation violations, and taking steps taken to resolve deficiencies. Demonstrated knowledge of managing costs. Demonstrated problem solving and corrective action execution skills. Quality systems and programs experience with a preventative focus. Ability to facilitate change and involve employees to continually improve manufacturing processes. Demonstrated customer focus with clear understanding of measurements to assess customer acceptance. Solid conflict resolution skills. Unquestionable ethics and values. Well developed skills in managing and measuring. Proven results oriented track record. Good verbal interpersonal skills. Good written and presentation skills. Commitment to get results effectively through people. Preferred Education/Experience: BS in Food/Dairy Science, Chemistry, or related field is desired. Preferred Competencies and Other Skills: Managing integrated pests management program. Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.

Job Title: Supplier QA Auditor [4985BR] Company: Land O' Lakes, Inc. Location: St Paul, MN Description: Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue (2008) and the third-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to help us grow. Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Here at Land O’Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods division is a leading marketer of a full line of dairy-based consumer, foodservice and food ingredient products across the United States. The LAND O LAKES® brand is recognized and valued by consumers and customers nationwide and internationally. We are currently seeking: Supplier Quality Assurance Auditor [4985BR] MN - Arden Hills - Corporate Office Position Purpose: As a Supplier Quality Assurance Auditor, your primary role is to ensure safe and regulatory compliant raw material and finished product supply through audit and management of Land O'Lakes (LOL) suppliers against LOL supplier quality assurance procedures and standards. This is necessary in order to protect our end users, our customers and ultimately our brands. Required (Basic) Education/Experience: o BS/BA degree in Food Science or related equivalent technical field/experience. o 5+ years progressive Food industry experience. o Demonstrated proficiency in quality assurance and technical/quality systems development/implementation. o Proficient with the concepts of HACCP, risk assessments, and application/implementation. o Proven ability in food safety and quality systems auditing. o Working understanding of the CFR, FDA, State regulations. Required Competencies and Other Skills: o Excellent organizational, communications, interpersonal and time management skills. o Highly motivated, results oriented, self-starter. o Ability to travel 60 -70%. Travel: 50% or more Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.

Job Title: Director, Lean Six Sigma Company: Allegheny Energy, Inc. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: The Director, Lean Six Sigma will accelerate Allegheny Energy's development as a high performance organization through the hands-on instruction and demonstration of best-in-class expertise in business process improvement. The role does not involve supervisory responsibility within a standalone quality department; rather, it is an enterprise leadership role requiring direct ongoing interaction with a broad range of our workforce, from the Chairman to physical workers in the field. We are a good company which aspires to be a great company, and the successful applicant will play a vital and highly-visible catalyst role in helping us get there. * Advise senior management on the strategic direction of our quality program. * Work with the VP, Corporate Development and Quality, the COO Generation, and other quality leaders and stakeholders, to enhance the deployment of quality thinking, methods and tools throughout our company. * Spearhead enterprise-wide quality training, including curriculum development and certification. * Perform a range of leadership roles on process improvement projects, depending on the business needs, including informal mentor, technical advisor, champion, and team leader. Bachelor's degree required, master's favorable, preferably in a technically-oriented discipline (e.g. engineering, mathematics, economics). Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt from a leading certification body (e.g. ASQ, Motorola, or an industrial company with a mature Six Sigma deployment). Additional training in Lean methods preferred. At least 10 years of progressive responsibility in an industrial or power company setting, the more competitive the industry the better, with experience in operations preferred. At least 3 years of full-time equivalent experience leading teams in the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve business processes, with substantial shop-floor experience in an industrial production facility or power plant context preferred. We are seeking: an energized self-starter with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency. infectiously enthusiastic about making key business processes safer, better, faster and cheaper. a natural change agent who is able to operate as such even in a large corporate environment. an instinctive team player and a strong leader, coach and mentor, who can perform all these roles simultaneously. an excellent communicator with a knack for explaining the tools, methods, applicability and benefits of Lean Six Sigma in plain English. rapidly able to relate and establish credibility with a wide spectrum of people at all levels of seniority. Allegheny Energy is a diversity driven, equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Shank's Extracts, Inc. Location: Lancaster, PA Description: Shank's Extracts, Inc., a Lancaster, Pennsylvania flavor and extract manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. Job responsibilities include supervision of the Quality Department staff, which includes the Analytical Laboratory staff. Manages food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, waste management and water supply specifications. Studies and implements methods to improve quality of food, such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and convenience. Monitor building and process sanitation, and encourage food safety training to all departments. Manage the development and maintenance of company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reviewing as needed to remain up to date. Ensures that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems are in place and are verified and validated on all finished goods. Promote and encourage quality standards with all company departments in addition to the Quality Department. Oversee the Food Safety meetings and internal audits on a monthly basis. Conduct food safety audits of suppliers as necessary. File company formulas with appropriate regulatory agencies. We offer a very competitive salary along with an excellent benefit package including but not limited to: medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, short-term & long-term disability, vacation, personal days, sick days, company-matching 401k plan.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Confidential Location: Walla Walla, WA Description: Our client, Cliffstar Corporation, is the nation's largest private label juice and beverage producer. We are conducting a search for a Quality Assurance Manager for their Walla Walla, WA bottling plant. POSITION OVERVIEW: - Applicant will be responsible for managing and leading the Quality Assurance, Food Safety, HACCP and SQF programs in a manner that will ensure all products produced and shipped meet the company's quality specifications. - Will ensure sanitary conditions for the manufacture, storage and shipment of products and verify compliance with all government product safety regulations as well as customer and 3rd party audit requirements. - This position will have onedirect report. QUALIFICATIONS: - Candidates must possess at least as BS Degree in either Biology, Chemistry or Food Science or related discipline. - Prior food manufacuring experience highly desireable. This is an exceptional opportunity with a dynamic company that offers a competitve salary/bonus and benefits package icluding a 401(k)plan with unlimited growth potential.

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Amphenol Aerospace Location: Sidney, NY Description: Amphenol- Quality Manager Amphenol is a worldwide electronics leader and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products. Amphenol is listed on the NYSE and a component of the S&P 500 and is a top performing company with an unparalleled history of growth with over 65 businesses throughout the world. Amphenol Aerospace (AAO), a division of Amphenol, has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial industry for over 80 years. This newly created position, located in Sidney, New York, was developed to lead our quality team in transitioning to a new quality system that meets the rapidly evolving needs and commercial expectations of our customers. In order to achieve this objective, key responsibilities will include: Spearhead AAO’s transition into a new quality system to meet the more commercial expectations of quality control documents and processes (Six-Sigma, control plan, PFMEA) Design and facilitate continuous improvement workshops and on-the-job training for critical factory initiatives as determined by the Factory Manager Lead PPM and First Time Quality Improvement for AAO’s product offerings Oversee the quality system transition for multiple facilities in the United States and Mexico Develop and implement component machining capability and gaging accuracy process that assures our gaging techniques and machining capability match our process and customer expectations. Requirements Engineering Degree Formalized problem solving, leadership, and training experience Exposure to quality systems implementation in the commercial marketplace 5-10 years of QA experience, including QA engineering and calibration administration Previous supervisory responsibilities Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. Must be able to legally work in the United States, as we are unable to provide sponsorship. For consideration for this position, please apply online to: www.amphenol-sidneyny.jobs AMPHENOL – MAKING HISTORY, DESIGNING THE FUTURE “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER” M/F/D/V

Job Title: Manage QMS in 4-locations Company: Advanced Heat Treat Corp. Location: Waterloo, IA Description: Advanced Heat Treat has a great opportunity for a Quality Manager. The individual will start as Quality Manager in our Corporate office located in Waterloo, Iowa and should have the capability to replace our Corporate Director of Quality in the near future, who will be retiring after 16 years of service. Advanced Heat Treat is a global leader in plasma ion-nitriding and other heat treat services for 28 years. Major customers include Aerospace, Military, Nuclear, Automotive and Agriculture, to name a few. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical field and 5-10 years experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Manager in manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be team oriented, tactful, aggressive and work well with people. This leader will coordinate the Quality Management System to meet customer expectations overseeing AHT’s four facilities located in IA, MI and AL.. Extensive knowledge and experience in working with Aerospace and Automotive companies and their requirements, NADCAP, ISO/TS16949, Six Sigma, Metallurgy and a Quality Management System are all positive attributes. Check us out at ahtweb.com

Job Title: Software QA Manager Company: McKesson Corporation Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $100 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation is a Fortune 18 company that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.  Information management so powerful that it supports peace of mind.   At McKesson Technology Solutions, it takes knowledge and experience. And people like you.  People with the passion to make a difference. People with the power to provide comprehensive information systems solutions for the entire continuum of healthcare. And to eliminate inefficiencies and obstacles in healthcare. That's the power to build your future. >Current Need >The successful candidate will possess the following skills/knowledge: * 4+ years experience in a QA management role * Knowledge of all aspects of the software engineering process * Firm grasp and thorough understanding of a wide range of testing techniques, types, efforts, and tools. * Planning and management skills * Ability to lead and motivate local and global team * Develops strong working relationship with development partners as well as project and business leaders. * Outstanding customer communication skills * Experience in outsourcing vendor relationships for Software Test engagements and managing SOWs for engagements * Healthcare Information Systems experience a plus * Professional software testing certifications a plus >Minimum Requirements >3+ years experience in software and/or program testing and demonstrated leadership skills >Education >4-year degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience >Physical Requirements >General Office Demands >Company Statement >McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare. Visit www.mckesson.com/careers for more information. As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. >Agency Statement >No agencies please.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Director $90 - 115K - Company: Location: Nashville, TN Description: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. >7 years of leading software quality assurance efforts in a Microsoft .NET environment. >5 years managing QA resources. Bachelors Degree Experience using Quality Center and other similar testing tools/suites. >10 years of leading software quality assurance efforts in a Microsoft Windows environment. >5 years of experience in development analysis or testing of Microsoft Windows based applications PMI, ITIL, Testing, and Quality certifications. The Quality Assurance Director will develop, implement, and improve all quality assurance methodologies, practices, and standards associated with the development and support of ForceX Incorporated custom Windows applications.