Director, Quality Assurance Programs

The Director of Quality Assurance Programs has the responsibility for implementing and maintaining the internal corporate Quality Assurance Programs at Actus Nutrition.

This includes Actus owned facilities, toll manufacturers and key suppliers.

This role is responsible for ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

The Director of Quality Assurance Programs will develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, lead quality control teams, and work collaboratively across departments to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities: 


* Monitor and evaluate product quality, conducting regular tests, inspections, and audits.

Identify areas for improvement and develop corrective actions to address quality issues proactively.


* Lead the supplier management program to ensure that raw materials and ingredients meet the company’s quality standards.

Monitor and audit supplier performance and sites regularly.


* Analyze production data, consumer feedback, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that quality standards are met or exceeded.                                 


* Own the external manufacturer relationships for the enterprise and build the toll quality program through auditing, partnership building and reporting.                                                 


* Establish Quality Assurance Specifications for all products and ingredients when requested and ensure that these specifications are met and meet the cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and responsibility.


* Support sales and business with key customer meetings, visits/audits and ensure follow up by the plant on any required quality/food safety action items.

Ensure the internal and external manufacturing sites can deliver on the expectations set forth in customer agreement, product formulations and finished good specifications.

Communicate any potential gaps.


* Monitor trends in data that may lead to rejection or non-compliance.

Put preventive programs in place as needed.


* Produce timely reports on quality related issues including topics discussed in periodic quality assurance and management meetings.


* Remain current with federal and state regulations as they relate to the Company’s products, GMP’s and analytical requirements, and ensure that analytical requirements are met.


* Develop and maintain the SOPs as related to the Corporate Quality Assurance function.


* Accept a challenging environment where solving problems, continuous learning, and a high technical aptitude is the norm, not the exception.


* Establish and drive forward the corporate plant internal audit process with on-site audits, CAPAs and cross-functional plant improvements.


* Perform special projects and other responsibilities as needed.


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