Manager, QA
Barry Callebaut Group - Dunmore, PA
Hiring: Manager, QA Company: Barry Callebaut Group Location: Dunmore, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:27:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Quality Assurance, R, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •5 years’ experience in food safety to include formal training in HACCP. PCQI is a plus Required Skills: •Lead, develop, and build capability within the Quality team to drive high performance across Quality, Food Safety, and Hygiene objectives. •Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality standards by implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving site programs, procedures, and controls. •Manage customer, certification, regulatory, and corporate audits and inspections, ensuring successful outcomes and compliance with all requirements. •Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for customer complaints, audit findings, non-conformities, and out-of-specification materials to prevent recurrence. •Oversee the Food Safety Plan and Issue Management process, ensuring effective implementation, team training, and alignment with global guidelines. •Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams to support new product launches, product transfers, and continuous quality improvements. •Establish, document, and monitor sanitation, quality control, and laboratory standards, ensuring compliance and readiness of equipment and materials. •Ensure timely quality and compliance decisions regarding product disposition, non-conforming materials, and batch release approvals. Qualifications: •Master’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Food Science or equivalent (or engineering degree with 5 to 10 plus years in food quality assurance) •A minimum of 5 years’ experience in food safety to include formal training in HACCP. PCQI is a plus •Formal training in Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) food safety standards, preferably FSSC22000 •Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, MES, etc. •Strong knowledge of food safety systems, quality standards, and current regulatory requirements. •Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop high-performing teams. •Knowledge of plant operations and cross-functional manufacturing disciplines. •Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies. •Strong project management capabilities, including the use of related tools and systems. •Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable solutions. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!