QA Compliance Auditor- 1st Shift- KanPak- Arkansas City, KS

Overview

KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.

Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Quality Compliance Auditor is responsible for protecting assets by completing audits; ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls; and recommending improvements in internal control structure.

COMPENSATION: Range from $33,000/yr to $42,000/yr

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Responsibilities

Primary Objectives:

• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak.
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Performs audits of relevant charts, records, and reports for production lots to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements
• Creates databases and data summaries that enable effective decision-making for process improvement
• Leads or participates in the development and execution of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality programs
• Evaluates product holds for disposition, participates in company audits, and ensures accurate and timely release of finished product lots
• Performs tasks in compliance with all company standards
• Performs any other duties assigned or required by management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of GMP Compliance standards in food and beverage manufacturing
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of an organization
• Ability to solve problems as a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

Employment Requirements:

• Degree in food science or related field or minimum of three years quality control and/or manufacturing experience
• Experience with HACCP programs and/or ability to obtain certification
• FDA Better Process School Certification or ability to obtain certification
• PCQI Certification or ability to obtain certification

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to use a ladder or go up/downstairs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is at sustained levels to require hearing protection

Salary : $33,000 - $42,000