Quality Assurance Specialist

The Quality Assurance Specialist will assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager in ensuring compliance with all Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety Policies and Guidelines. The Quality Assurance Specialist will play a key role in our company’s commitment to the production of the highest quality safe foods. The Quality Assurance Specialist must be able to interact across interdepartmental boundaries in a professional, proactive manner, avoid conflicts, and exemplify a collaborative spirit. The Quality Assurance Specialist will learn to manage employees, use their skills to drive continual improvement, and be educated on the basis of more advanced food safety policies and procedures.

General Duties:

• Data Entry and Analysis (Tracking and Trending)
• Receiving Program
• Reviews HACCP, SSOP, Net Weight, and other critical records for accuracy.
• Ensure the facility’s micro-testing is completed as required.
• Supports environmental monitoring program by communicating and organizing investigation and follow-up around nonconforming results.
• Maintains nonconforming product logs and supports efficient communication around status of nonconforming product.
• Conducts and manages Internal Facility & GMP Audits
• Acts as a backup and is trained for QA Tech/Leads
• Document Control
• Manages Data in ERP and associated Systems.
• Provides guidance to QA Techs and operational production associates. 
• Communicates and understands completely all instructions given by Management on projects with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the application of appropriate statistically based tools to assess process and product capability.

Work Environment:

• Production areas have moderate to loud noise levels.
• Production areas are temperature controlled, which may include cold or hot environments.
• You may be required to work overtime, which may include Saturdays, or the possibility of working in another department as needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related discipline and/or 2+ years of professional experience.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow the safety procedures and policies as outlined by Monogram Foods.
• Be knowledgeable of safe food handling practices, HACCP, and quality control procedures in your department.
• Computer skills: MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, the ability to adapt to industry-specific programs.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Completes work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to work overtime and adapt to changes in scheduled hours as needed.