Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title:Quality Assurance Specialist

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin (on-site)

About Meurer Brother's Bakery

We are proud to continue the family tradition, begun in 1929 of providing our wholesale clients with the finest authentic Danish pastries, traditional coffee cakes and our classic shortbread turtle cookies. Our bakery has always been about quality. We only use superior European ovens for a consistent bake. Our clean label initiative means we use natural preservatives like vinegar and wholesome colors like beet powder. And, whenever possible, we select locally sourced ingredients such as Real Wisconsin Cheese, Door County cherries and Michigan apples.

Position Overview

Quality Assurance Specialist responsibilities include developing quality standards, conducting tests, and identifying issues in the production of our products in an effort to maintain product safety. The QA Specialist is also responsible for the implementation/effectiveness of the SQF program at the site.

Duties and Responsibilities

Understand, implement, update, and audit the site SQF & HACCP programs to ensure integrity and identify improvement / risk areas.

· Maintain accurate sanitation processes procedures in accordance with SQF guidelines.

· Collaborate with Sanitation Manager in effectiveness of sanitation program.

· Facilitate timely, corrective, and preventative actions to fix problems or gaps in the program. Including but not limited to daily non-conformities, internal audit findings, and complaints.

· Manage the site’s customer complaint workflow, including investigations and CAPA’s.

· Ensure that the facility is always audit-ready, performing daily walk-throughs and holding accountability for any non-conformities that are found.

· Conduct meetings with plant management to discuss and resolve food safety and quality-related issues. Offer suggestions and provide a hands-on approach to solving quality challenges.

· Work collaboratively with location leadership to create and update processing SOPs. Ensure procedures are consistent with SQF standards on the processing of high-quality products.

· Fully understand the work, process, and requirements of the production floor roles and their impact on product quality.

· Assist plant leadership with creating a positive food safety and quality culture at the plant.

· Review and verify documentation and compliance materials, ensuring the accuracy of data records and control point checks.

· Assist sales team in maintaining inventory of samples and preparation of shipments.

· Help with daily operations as needed, other projects and work as assigned.

Experience and Education

· High school diploma required.

· Strong math, English, and comprehension skills.

· Strong computer skills – Word, Excel, etc.

· Strong soft skills – communication, leadership, etc.

· Ability to obtain SQF, HACCP, PCQI, and Internal Auditor certifications

· Ability and willingness to work hands-on. As most of the responsibilities can’t be delegated

Why You should join our Team

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, featuring

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance coverages
• 401k with a partial company-match
• Great work life balance
• Seven paid holidays
• Generous PTO at hire
• Employee Assistance Program (benefits for your mental health)
• Constant aroma of our delicious sweet treats!
• and more

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Office

Work Location: In person