Quality Systems Manager

Company: Refresco North America
Location: Fairland
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Position Description The Quality Systems Manager will take a leadership role in the verification and validation of the global Quality Management System in their assigned Refresco facility. In addition, they will assume direct responsibility for compliance with the Food Safety and Modernization Act and food production licensing, certifications, and registrations are current. Essential Functions:

• Overall corporate owner for EtQ and Infinity quality systems. Corporate owner will have direct communication with local site experts to ensure EtQ and Infinity are followed per corporate guidelines
• Owns project portfolio and drives alignment across the businesses mapping requirements to delivered solutions
• Work with internal customers in application support, design, development, test and implementation of EtQ Reliance modules
• Work with internal customers to ensure proper sku set up is implemented into Infinity Proficient before local plant access
• Assist in the design and delivery of new and/or improved systems functionality
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions for process improvements and estimate benefits to ensure standardization, simplification, and integration
• Drive efforts to refine business process improvements and the innovative use of integrated systems.
• Champion governance, alignment, and communication of Best Practice
• Provide second level support to key users for day-to-day problem resolution, including developing and executing occasional on-going training.
• Develop and maintain key user networks across regions, functional groups, business units, sites etc
• Lead projects through design, testing, and implementation of EtQ Reliance Application and Infinity Proficient
• Lead implementation of EtQ Reliance Application and Infinity Proficient at other Refresco locations as needed
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by manager as deemed appropriate
  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in the implementation and maintenance of Electronic QMS Software Systems
  • Working knowledge quality management system such as EtQ Reliance Application and Infinity Proficient Required Skills and Competencies:
    • Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
    • Ability to analyze and solve problems, results-oriented
    • Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change Working Conditions:
      • Physical Demands- Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
      • Visual/Sensory - This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
      • Work environment - Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
      • Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments. A Career with Refresco Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
        • Medical/dental/vision insurance
        • Life insurance
        • 401(k) savings plan with company match
        • Paid holidays and vacation
        • Well-being benefits
        • Discount programs Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a r--sum-- to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's r--sum-- will become the property of Refresco Beverages, Inc. Refresco Beverages, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit r--sum-- to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit r--sum-- to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

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