What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at Advantage Technical?
Quality Specialist
Havre De Grace, MD
6 months contract (could go longer)
Job Summary: Supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) at the plant. Ensures compliance with ISO-9001, GFSI (Food Safety) certifications, and other regulated industry standards. Oversees Quality Control lab functions and drives process improvements using risk assessment principles
Qualifications:
* 5 years of experience in quality, laboratory, or supervisory roles.
* Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences preferred (relevant experience considered in lieu of education).
* Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, statistical software (Minitab), SAP, and LIMS preferred.
* Experience with ISO 9001, HACCP, GFSI standards, and IPEC GMP requirements.
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred (Black Belt desirable).
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Management & Compliance:
* Maintain an auditable QMS in line with BL SI Global Q Processes, ISO-9001, and GFSI certifications.
* Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and support annual Management Review.
* Assist with audits (customer, certification, technical, and regulatory), conduct internal audits, and manage corrective actions.
* Monitor supplier performance and address raw material or service-related non-conformances.
* Support the Management of Change (MOC) process for quality and regulatory impacts.
* Monitor production processes and final product quality, overseeing Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
* Review Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and collaborate with production teams to enhance process control
Food Safety & Industry Compliance:
* Maintain Food Safety and GMP programs, conducting risk assessments and preventive control implementations.
* Ensure compliance with product labeling, certificates of analysis, and regulatory permits
* Drive quality and food safety improvements, reducing costs associated with quality losses.
* Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental policies, SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory guidelines
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About Advantage TechnicalWith company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.
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Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
