Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist

The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring that products, services, and processes within an organization meet established quality standards by conducting inspections, analyzing data, identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions to maintain high quality levels.  

Position Responsibilities 

• Acting SQF Practitioner
• Development, management, and maintenance of Food Safety/HACCP Plans.
  • Conduct hazard analysis of process flows and ingredients.
  • Create process flow diagrams
• Perform PC/CCP documentation verifications, deviation verification, and trending (metal detection, sanitation, allergen control).
• Management and maintenance of Sanitation/Allergen matrix.
• Assist with product set up and allergen review.
• Maintain Gluten Free data and provide periodic submissions of data where required.
• Support Supplier Approval Program and Food Safety Plans by performing risk assessments on each raw material.
• Support SQF/Food Safety/Quality programs where needed and back up as SQF Practitioner.
• Provide support for customer documentation/desktop audits.
• Provide support on Intentional Adulteration Plans.
• Complete semi-annual food fraud assessments.
• Quality food safety program and procedure reviews.
• Assist with mock recalls
• Member of food safety, food defense, HACCP, and recall teams.
• Store and maintain all quality documents.
• Maintain calibration records for all food safety devices.
• Assist with daily GMP walk throughs with management team
• Other Primary Responsibilities
  • Conduct other PCQI activities as necessary.
  • Provide support during internal and external audits.
  • Support Certification programs as needed. 
  • Assist in management of pest control program and issuing corrective actions.
  • Providing input as to improvement into QA, laboratory and operational procedures.
  • Provide Food Safety leadership/expertise where needed.   
  • Assist in training programs.
  • Keep files/records organized to facilitate retrieval during audits.
  • Other departmental tasks assigned by manager.
  • Work site may vary based on departmental needs. Local travel between neighboring sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.  A college degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in developing Food Safety Plans preferred.
• HACCP and PCQI certification
• SQF Practitioner
• Experience in developing Food Safety Plans preferred

• Individuals must have full range of motion (sitting, standing, squatting, bending, reaching, etc.). May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required filing documents or storing materials throughout the workday
• Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds
• The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas and requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, GMPs, and Food Defense.
• Report any observed food safety violations to your supervisor immediately.

Backup:

• Back up for this position will be shared between Senior Quality Manager, and Quality System Specialist.

Core Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave

Voluntary Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 k (matching)
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Wellness
• Gym membership

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• $54,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day Shift- 1st Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:

• Onsite

Salary : $54,000 - $60,000