Assurance Manager Salary in Reading, PA

Job TitleQuality ManagerLocationReading, PennsylvaniaDescriptionManage and lead a team of individuals to ensure effective quality execution, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. Provide leadership within the facility to drive positive change through influence and example. In conjunction with plant operations, build and maintain an effective culture of food safety and quality within the facility. Develop and maintain facility systems and processes that ensure finished product is food safe and meets finished product specifications. Function as a highly organized, effective communicator with an inquisitive mind with the capacity to investigate and lead solution-based decision making in the plant.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure daily plant quality and food safety operations are compliant with DFA policies, procedures and local, state and federal regulationsMaintain audit readinessMaintain a robust food safety program and subsequent quality programEscalate non-conformance events to the quality director and plant managerOversee plant sanitation to drive a robust sanitation programEnsure the plant pest control programs are current, followed, and utilized to enable proactive maintenanceManage the facility’s change control program to enable robust risk assessment and decisionsEnsure compliance to specification, manufacturing instructions and preventive maintenance programs. Partner with operations to ensure preventive maintenance program is robust and adhered toCollaboratively lead investigations relating to non-conforming events driving to root cause(s) and effective resolutionManage hold and release programsReview records on a daily basis to ensure all records are completed as required and review/approval is current for preventive controls, laboratory, sanitation, production and verification checksFoster a positive and effective work culture with direct reportsIdentify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training, and expectations. Develop and grow talentTrack and report on plant quality key performance indicators (KPIs)Participate in the annual plant budgeting processPartner with the plant manager on identifying key capital projects that support food safety and quality initiativesProvide training to the plant personnel concerning food safety, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and regulatory complianceProvide quality leadership during unplanned events or emergenciesProvide visible leadership by participating in facility walk throughs and internal auditsEngage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their challenges and questions concerning food safetyCollaborate with R&D during new/reformulated product introduction to ensure compliance with already established specifications and regulatory requirementsServe as the point of contact for customer related issues, complaints or inquiresManage plant complaint investigations ensuring a thorough, effective, timely and customer facing responseMonitor compliance to customer expectation and specifications; communicate any issues/concernsMaintain plant preparedness for customer and regulatory visitsBe responsible for all analytical and micro activities performed at the facilityOversee the development of laboratory practices to ensure accurate and precise quality control (QC) resultsPerform data analysis to identify critical trends or find leading indicators to enable proactive decisionsCoordinate the collection and evaluation of raw materials and finished productsEnsure the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is robust and risk based with a search and destroy mentality applied. Determine root cause of failures and take the appropriate corrective actionEscalate nonconformances to quality director and plant manager in a timely fashionCoordinate and supervise factory and external lab testing of samples; generate Certificate of Analysis (COA’s)Maintain the quality management system and ensure documents are up to date and comply to the food safety and quality (FSQ) policies and standardsPrepare plant specific work instructions as neededEnsure SSOP documents are robust and adhere to the sanitation standardEnsure all forms and work instructions are reviewed, revised, and updated annuallyPerform management activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; conducting ongoing performance conversations; mentoring, training, and coaching employeesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as requiredRequirementsEducation and ExperienceUndergraduate degree in food science, biological sciences, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)5 to 8 years of quality assurance or related experience in a food, beverage, or similar facilityDemonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of manager experience preferredCertification and/or License – PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred; may be required during course of employmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of both laboratory and plant current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systemsKnowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel managementSkill in leadership and coachingCritical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluationsAble to organize and prioritize resources to achieve goalsAble to multi-task; able to keep organized records; able to work with accuracy and attention to detailAble to translate accounting, financial, and KPI data into plant performance and determine steps to correct and improveAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiencesAble to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamworkAble to take appropriate steps to find solutions to complex problemsAble to present options and ideas to current processes or proceduresAble to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalismAble to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requestsAble to interpret and apply company policiesAble to adapt and manage to change effectivelyMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity EmployerPay Range

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]There are multiple roles open and can be located in any of the FE locations.Project Managers will manage, monitor and control projects to ensure that they safely achieve the Project deliverables within the approved scope, cost and schedule.Responsibilities include: Reviewing Project documents for clarity and completeness - examples include scope documents, project plan, contracts, equipment and construction bid packages, requisitions, Bills of Material or Material Requests for Issue, Task Authorizations, and Engineering Work Requests. Reviewing Project and contract budgets for adequacy and completeness. Initiating and ensuring budget revisions made and documented when required. Ensuring change management protocols are followed to ensure complete documentation for changes in scope, schedule and costs. Providing project status reports. Recurring, standard reports and ad hoc reports that address status of scope, budget and schedule and that identifies risks and issues and outlines mitigation strategy. Obtaining concurrence (or buy-in) from affected departments to support the proposed schedule and resource requirements. Review and approval of Project Plans. Validating project estimates including contingency. Developing, with input of project team, the strategic and tactical execution plan for the project. Monitoring and / or reporting contractor resource levels. Ensuring adequacy of Project Team membership and participation. Responsible for overseeing the activities of consultants and contractors assigned. Understanding the terms of the contract and associated documentation of services under the contract/purchase order. Upon mobilization to the site, reviews applicable topics delineated in the Service Contractor Orientation/Evaluation Checklist with the contractor. Responsible for the quality assurance and control program, including identification of quality requirements, responsibility for QA program (Energy Delivery's or Contractor's program) and if required, review and approval process for contractor provided procedures. Communicating Project goals, priorities and decisions to the Region/Corporate Leadership Team. Ensuring Project challenge meetings, peer reviews and assessments are performed. Working with Project Controls to develop and update the Project schedule. Identifying and notifying the Project Team of additional resources or requirements necessary to meet the Project scope or schedule Ensuring the close-out and lessons-learned protocols are completed. Participating in audit of completed projects to evaluate whether identified objectives and benefits have been realized. Qualifications include: Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field is required. Minimum of 3 years' related experience required. In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to applicants having 7 years related experience or 5 years transmission experience. Related experience includes project organization, engineering, finance, construction, project management, planning or project controls. Strong project management skills are required with a demonstrated ability to develop, manage and control multiple tasks. Experience with project management tools such as Primavera, MS Project, etc. with related Scheduling / Resource Planning expertise is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical ability are required. Successful candidate must be a team player and possess a willingness to work in a team environment. Must be willing to travel to assigned project locations throughout the service territory. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, IN; Evansville, IN; Decatur, AL; Bishopville, SC; and Nashville, TN.Due to the continued growth of our Cold Chain Business, we are adding a Business Development Manager ("BDM") specific to the pharma and biotech space.Position SummaryThe Cold Chain BDM is a hunter role. They may reside in Chicago, Indianapolis, or Philadelphia and will report to the Director of EFP Temperature Assurance Solutions. The Cold Chain Business BDM will apply knowledge of a prospect's or customer's business to identify and define packaging opportunities for temperature sensitive products.RequirementsPosition requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Marketing, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable discipline and 5 - 7 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in cold- chain sales and fulfillment service within the pharmaceutical distribution industry and a working knowledge of thermal packaging dynamics is required.The position requires a technical sales professional who is customer-centric and has a skill set for value added selling. Must have highly developed hunting sales skills, problem solving, decision making, communication and relationship building skills.The position requires extensive overnight travel within assigned territory.Company OverviewFounded in Elkhart, Indiana in 1954, EFP is strategically located to serve the central United States with two of the largest EPS molding plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company also has locations in Decatur, Alabama, Evansville, Indiana, and Nashville, Tennessee. EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company's Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today's market place. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers ground breaking packaging and component solutions.For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.comEFP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. EFP's benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and a 401(k) Plan with company contributions.EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-DO1 Travel Percentage: 25.0 Travel Required: Yes Virtual Job: true