QA Coordinator

About the role

The Quality Assurance Coordinator will be responsible to insure that products produced meet customer specifications and company quality standards. In addition to recommending improvements in manufacturing, quality, and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Localize all PROJECTS in OPTIVA (BOM/formula/premix/P-BOM) for Speed to Market process that includes Plant Trial / PreCommEx / PreComm / Operational
• Localize MFG/SPEC specifications for Plant Trial / PreCommEx / PreComm / Operational status
• Partner with R&D / packaging / Regulatory & Compliance / Graphics
• Confirm labels are available and approve labels in Optiva (right formula / right label policy)
• SAP SUPERUSER
• Confirm SAP interfaced properly (if not know who to contact)
• Creator of Shells / Production Versions in SAP for new BOM’s / P-BOM’s / formulas / premixes / phantoms
• Maintain new product codes and existing product codes in IQS
• Maintain Hold Book for new product codes
• Maintain and update the blend sheets for new and/or existing premixes
• Maintain and update the mixer Sheets for new and/or existing formulas
• Notify accounting / schedulers / planners / production / receiving and QA for changes and/or updates to BOM’s / formulas / premixes / boxes
• Perform bill of material audits and report results
• Investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies
• Perform extra projects delegated by the QA Manager.
• Provide administrative duties to include, filing documentation, faxing, distributing correspondence, etc.
• Assist in mock recalls and BRC related projects
• Assist in R&D plant trial process.
• Updates Optiva training book as needed.
• Must be able to assimilate new software, procedures and techniques as they are constantly introduced into this environment

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience
• Must be able to learn and use various software programs including Optiva, SAP, and IQS.
• Must be able to learn product formulations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coach, and train Associates. Must monitor work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Candidate must have solid PC skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments concurrently and be able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attendance
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization
• Ability to maintain focus on assigned tasks in spite of constant interruptions