Software Qa Manager Jobs in New Port Richey, FL (NOW HIRING)

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Annual Hiring Range:

$66K-$68K /Per Year

Benefits:

Paid time off

401k, with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance

Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and monitors quality improvement projects
• Audits implementation of quality system for effectiveness by verifying operation activities to Gate Gourmet, Customer and Regulatory specification
• Monitors corrective action system
• Educates and trains unit staff and managers in quality related issues
• Plays a key role in developing a comprehensive quality program
• Implements the quality system detailed in the quality manual
• Champions the total quality improvement efforts and initiates problem solving efforts and assures implementation
• Supports the manager to drive prevention vs. detection of defects
• Coordinates actions to prevent the occurrences of nonconformities
• Maintains customer compliance resolution
• Responsible for the maintenance of key performance metrics for the Quality organization
• Acts as the primary liaison to US Quality Assurance
• Controls Food safety and Quality of processing and manufacturing within the business
• Supports customer audits, government audits to meet compliance
• Verifies and insures company policies and procedures are followed
• Insures quality specifications and requirements are followed and met
• Assists with developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specification
• Assists in training of all Standard Operating Procedures and Critical Control Points in the unit
• Completes all other company required training including but not limited to ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum qualifications include High School graduate or equivalent with experience in related discipline
• Preferred qualifications include College degree in related discipline, knowledge of HACCP, quality management and six sigma

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control
• Previous in airline, food processing, distribution operations or other fast paced environment

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• ServSafe certification required
• Is HACCP certified and ServeSafe trained a plus
• Basic lean, six sigma knowledge, and continuous improvement understanding a plus

Job Skills:

• Intermediate level Microsoft office tool skills (excel, word)
• Knowledge of quality auditing, inspection methods
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required
• Able to work with little supervision
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Change Agent
• Preferred skills:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Basic statistics calculation, and/or mathematical comprehension including:
  • Pareto chart
  • Control chart
  • Histogram
  • Time series (run) chart
  • Multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, summation, measure of central tendency, measure of variation, process capability
  • Algebraic concepts
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of FDA regulations

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Multi-lingual a plus

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: Full time

Travel %: None

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours. In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Quality Assurance, Operations Manager or General Manager

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Excellence

We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.

We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.

We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.

We always look out for each other -creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.

Respect

Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.

We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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