Summary

　　Implement, monitor, and document quality initiatives as well as provide quality support for production and manufacturing departments under the direction of the QA Supervisor/Manager.

　　The Fine Details

　　Monitor daily QA Technician activities to ensure company policies are being followed; provide feedback and recommend corrective actions as needed.

　　Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor.

　　Serve as backup when QA Technicians are on leave.

　　Assist with training new QA Technicians; assist production with cGMP and safety orientation.

　　Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to cGMPs.

　　Perform pre-operational inspections and report concerns to QA Supervisor/Manager.

　　Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required.

　　Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits.

　　Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products.

　　Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

　　The Secret Ingredients

　　Ability to take initiative and be assertive when needed.

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills.

　　Strong problem-solving skills.

　　Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities , and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

　　The Recipe

　　Associate's / Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent.

　　2+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment; knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations.

　　HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified.

　　Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.

　　Physical demands

　　Ability to see, hear, write and speak.

　　Some lifting, twisting, or bending involved.

　　Work environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The individual in this role will spend a significant amount of time on the plant floor, which is where most of the hazards detailed below will be encountered.

　　The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles and/or aromas.

　　The noise level in the work environment is loud in the production environment.

　　The employee will be exposed to allergens and chemicals on a regular basis.

　　The employee will be exposed to wet floors, steam, hot water, and industrial equipment with large, moving components.

　　The employee will be exposed to a hot, humid environment on the production floor, especially during the summer months. Winter months may provide for a cold environment.

　　The employee will be exposed to refrigerated and frozen environments in storage areas, very infrequently.

　　Travel required

　　None