Assistant Manager, Packaging Quality Assurance (SAPB)

We are currently hiring an Assistant Manager, Packaging Quality Assurance in Breinigsville, PA.

The Assistant Quality Manager leads the brewing/microbiology and/or packaging quality assurance functions. This role is responsible for leading a team of QA technicians to support a laboratory and production operation. The position requires technical expertise in Food Safety, Quality Management Systems, Laboratory Management, Processing (Brewing and Blending) Microbiology and Packaging. The individual in this role must be skilled at teamwork, cross functional influence and collaboration. The qualified candidate must be outgoing, flexible, energetic, results-oriented and have a passion for developing people and processes.

What You'll Brew:

* Managerial Responsibilities: The position has from 1-15 direct reports
* Partner with manufacturing functions for example brewing, blending, packaging, warehouse, maintenance and engineering to implement and maintain and improve food safety and quality management processes and verify their effectiveness.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies including TTB, FDA, state and local authorities
* Lead and/or facilitate the Brewery Food Safety and HACCP Teams
* Lead verification and validation of HACCP program
* Lead and manage team of Quality Technicians including ongoing performance and professional development
* Supervise laboratory personnel and ensure accuracy and timeliness of results
* Develop and support a culture of food safety and quality
* Collect, review and interpret food safety and quality performance data to identify, correct non-conformances and support process improvement
* Manage and coordinate the non-conforming process and make material and product dispositions
* Perform regular verification of process efficacy through audits, verifications and coordination of external lab testing
* Generate, interpret and distribute daily, weekly and monthly quality reports including KPIs
* Provide technical expertise, support and troubleshooting for laboratory instrumentation and processes
* Oversee laboratory inventory management process
* Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures including laboratory and production QC checks
* Develop and deliver training on new or revised processes and SOPs
* Perform sanitation, GMP and process audits and ensure food safety and quality standards are met
* Host third party regulatory, food safety, quality visits and audits
* Perform material, ingredient and product evaluations including sensory evaluation
* Lead and facilitate problem solving teams and improvement efforts using formal tools such as CAPA and/or RCA tools
* Manage and track trials including observation, data collection, reporting and interpretation of results
* Monitor consumer complaints and lead improvement initiatives
* Evaluate test results on incoming materials or ingredients and partner with the supplier quality and procurement functions
* Fill the role of other Assistant QA Managers and QA Manager during absences

Leadership Responsibilities
* Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, training, and retaining of engaged & high-performing coworkers.
* Ensures that direct reports are provided with clear expectations & direction and are empowered and held accountable to achieve their goals and perform their jobs.
* Builds a collaborative & results-oriented team by resolving conflicts as they arise, removing roadblocks, inspiring people to action, and helping the team to decide to change and/or make changes.
* Provides regular and meaningful feedback to coworkers through development, coaching, and comprehensive performance reviews that focuses on learning, growth and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions
* There is frequent exposure production environments:
* Subject to loud and constant noise
* Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold
* Operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts that necessitates high situational awareness
* Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays
There is frequent exposure production environments:
* Subject to loud and constant noise
* Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:
* Undergraduate Technical Science degree preferably Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or Brewing Science
* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in food and beverage manufacturing industry
* Minimum 1 year experience working in operations department (brewing, batching, blending, packaging or warehousing)
* Experience with laboratory management
* Ability to clearly articulate strategies, objectives, plans, concepts, philosophies and recommendations.
* Experience managing analytical and microbiology laboratories
* Experience with GFSI, SQF preferred
* HACCP Certified, PCQI certified
* Experience with statistical evaluation of production data, control charts etc.
* Effective verbal & written communication skills
* Ability to work with all levels of management in multi-functional departments.
* Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
* Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
* Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment.
* Comfortable taking leadership role and ability to effectively influence others.
* Highly effective multi-tasker; resourceful with a "get-it-done, can-do" attitude.
* Able to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.

Physical Demands:
* All production roles are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam to comply with their specific role requirement(s)
* Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
* Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
* Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
* Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
* Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
* Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
* Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception
* The overall nature of the position requires light physical exertion intermixed with regular and sometimes extended time in hot and cold environments
* The individual must be able to walk, climb stairs, bend under conveyors and step over conveyors in a production environment for extended periods
* Occasionally lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
* MS or MBA a plus

Level: 7M

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $82,000 and $141,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too. In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program and discounts

Professional development & training

Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility