Quality Assurance Coordinator

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs that assure the production of high quality, safe products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and implement effective quality programs, procedures, processes, goals, and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate quality policies, and applicable industry quality standards (i.e. FSSC, HACCP).
• Manage all product and process audits and the corrective/preventive action system used to ensure compliance; manage all aspects of quality activities associated with third-party audits and requirements.
• Prepares/analyzes integrated management reports (Key Drivers) for all quality systems, process and quality improvements and Balance Score Cards. Evaluates data for trends, investigates source of trend, and informs manager regarding information requiring further attention.
• Coordinate new product testing and generate periodic Quality and Audit reports
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Requirements:

• Fundamental knowledge of quality systems (FSSC, SQF, BRC or SQMS).
• Ability to work with a variety of audit methods (internal audits, third-party audits, regulatory audits) tools and techniques.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a changing environment while still meeting business needs.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate throughout the organization in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to achieve results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software and AS400 operating systems

Experience:

One to three years minimum experience in a Quality Assurance function

Education/Training:

B.S. in Food Science, Science or Technical Discipline or related field

Other information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.