The Virbac Corporation, headquarted in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading companion animal health company with pharmaceutical products in the heartworm, tick and flea, dermatology, antibiotics, endocrinology and oral hygiene markets. Virbac provides veterinarians and pet owners with high-quality products and services to meet the needs of dogs, cats and other pets.  Virbac has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Manager in the St Louis area. (more…)

Reports to: QA Manager
Position Summary

Responsible for inspecting and monitoring the quality of product.; purchased parts and raw materials; and secondary processed parts. (more…)

We are seeking an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Dunkirk, New York (relocation is available).

This person is responsible for developing programs, performing sample tests on over a hundred different products to meet FDA, USDA or AAFCO standards, conducting audits and training new auditors, working on ISO certification standards, managing direct reports and more. The Assistant Quality Assurance Manager will ideally be open to future relocation for advancement opportunities within our organization.

The full job description can be found at www.nestlepurinacareers.com.

The requisition number is nest-00022898.

If you are interested, please apply to the role. I’d be happy to speak further with you if you have any questions. Also, please feel free to pass my information to others that may be interested. Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Abbie Otten, PHR

Recruiting Specialist - Manufacturing and Engineering

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

One Checkerboard Square

St. Louis, MO 63164

314.982.3348

The Strive Group is a leader in the point-of-purchase (POP) marketing industry. We offer complete turn-key solutions to a variety of major consumer products companies. We are privately-held with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois and additional facilities in other parts of Illinois and the United States.
Due to the significant growth we’ve recently experienced, and so that we can better serve our customers, we are looking to attract talented individuals for our Chicago Fulfillment division. Currently, we have an immediate need for a Quality Manager based in Edwardsville, IL.
The Strive Group offers great career advancement potential based on industry and company growth. Consider this opportunity with a dynamic team that’s been recognized with variety of industry awards. We also offer a competitive pay and benefits package.
Please review the position description below and apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=STRIVEGROUP&cws=1&rid=20
Job Title: Quality Manager Location: Edwardsville, IL
Business Unit: Chicago Fulfillment Division Date Posted: 07/21/2011
Purpose:

• Manage and provide leadership to the facility Quality Team with the purpose of implementing, maintaining, and improving quality and continuous improvement processes

Expectations:

• Execute consistent implementation, auditing, and evaluation of Strive operating processes, procedures, forms, manuals, and tools within the facility in support of the overall corporate goals and ensure alignment with legal standards
• Develop and train the Quality Team of the facility and participate and provide assistance in Quality-related training to the overall facility
• Maintain and report Key Performance Indicators relevant to the Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) arena
• Conduct internal auditing of the Quality and CI processes and execute root cause analysis and close-loop corrective actions
• Manage and report the change control of Quality processes
• Lead the Self Improvement Program (SIP) for the facility and facilitate the SIP meetings with documented notes and follow-up actions
• Actively participate with the other facility Quality Managers and Corporate Quality Director in establishing, communicating, executing, and auditing all facilities for compliance to Corporate Quality and CI standards
• Provide the highest level of internal and external customer service.
• Identify business process improvements and report existing deficiencies to management.
• Examine/Audit product for defects.
• Confer with management to determine quality and reliability standards and comply with those standards.
• Observe internal control procedures and evaluate their effectiveness as they apply to the business.
• Provide process improvement know how, methods and conceptual expertise to the facility Quality Team
• Manage the coordination and execution of all external audits and represent the facility during these audits as the primary Quality representative responsible for executing any needed corrective action to address audit deficiencies.
• Perform all computer functions as they pertain to this job.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

• High School Diploma with two or more years related experience in the area of quality or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be detail orientated and pay close attention to accuracy.
• Ability to interpret instructions both oral and written.
• Ability to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
• Ability to process information through computer system.
Required Training: Hazardous Waste Management
• Must be able to participate, comprehend and master contracted RCRA Training within 6 months after date of employment
• Must work under a trained individual
• Must receive training in hazardous waste management procedures prior to assignment in coordinating hazardous waste. Training must include: Accumulation, Container Management, Hazardous Waste Regulations, Inspections, making Waste determinations, Pre-Transportation functions, Reporting and Recordkeeping, Waste minimization, and Waste Packaging. (40 CFR 265.16)
• Training must take place initially, annually, and when changes occur due to plant lay-out, new products, or audits. Required Training Curricula includes the following:
1) Communication alarms and evacuation routes
2) Contingency plan implementation
3) Emergency response equipment use, inspection, and repair
4) Response to fire, explosion, and ground water contamination incidents
5) Site shutdown procedures

To be considered, all applicants must apply through the link below:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=STRIVEGROUP&cws=1&rid=20

Job Title:  Quality Manager

Plant:  Hermann, MO

Reports To:  Plant Manager

1.  Requirements (MUSTS):

Education:  Four-year degree, preferably in a technical discipline

Experience:  Minimum of five years experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in a high volume manufacturing facility, preferably in plastics

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and auditing experience
• Working knowledge of SPC and SQC applications in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem solving skills, able to employ a structured approach to problem solving
• Experienced in facilitation of teams
• Experienced in problem solving using a defined methodology such as Six Sigma
• Demonstrated ability to train and motivate others
• Experienced in working with customers, adept in handling customer relations in face to face situations and in providing both verbal and written communication
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills – Windows, Office

2.  Preferables (WANTS):

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industries, experience with ISO 15378 or PS9000 or other Pharmaceutical standards
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments and other statistical tools
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Manage (CQM), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

3.  Essential Functions to be Performed:

• Maintain quality levels through enforcement of quality control processes, procedures and standards, training and reinforcement of expectations, and implementation of corrective actions
• Work with plant team to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, cost reductions, and equipment maintenance
• Ensure compliance with all management systems including ISO 9001:2008, GMP, etc.
• Create, review, and implement operating procedures as required to maintain and improve manufacturing operations
• Determine and maintain proper staffing levels
• Train and coach team members, including determination and scheduling of specific training activities
• Prepare reports and conduct meetings as required
• Perform personnel duties including hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and discipline
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees through enforcement of OSHA regulations, company safety procedures and policies

St. Louis office is currently seeking Senior Quality Engineer with Supplier Quality background. Position is a contract-to-hire and salary will be based on experience. Position is located in Columbia, MO.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bachelor degree in technical discipline such as engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. With 10 years of progressive experience in a Quality function.  
• Skilled at working within a Total Quality Management (TQM) environment. 
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of statistical process control methods, sampling plans and design of experiments.
  supply chain management working knowledge.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of supplier surveys, supplier qualification, supplier audits and supplier performance measurement.
• Drawing review, inspection and test knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to read complex drawings, working knowledge of GD&T and special processes and develop appropriate quality requirements documents and review drawings in CCB to incorporate new quality requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage supplier quality system requirements to meet the needs of business objectives, ISO 9000 requirements, and customer requirements.
• Coordinates and documents internal and external failure analysis efforts with material/component suppliers manufacturing and engineering groups.
• Coordinates the source inspection function. Sets supplier source inspection requirements, First article requirements and receiving inspection requirements, to reduce risk of bad parts, assemblies and outsourced modules going to the manufacturing floor.
• Coordinates the disposition of module supplier rejected material.
• Develops procedures and processes and assure material is scrapped or processed back to supplier or production in timely manner.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues quickly, communicate supplier quality trends and performance at weekly supplier meetings.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification highly desired.

For more information please contact:

Heather Woolbright

Aerotek Contract Engineering

314-819-1659

hwoolbri@aerotek.com