QA Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure compliance to the factory Food Safety Plan (HACCP).
• Partner with shift supervisors and plant management to promote a Food Safety/Quality culture and enhance Food Safety awareness through daily coaching and scheduled training.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures pertaining to Food Safety and Quality, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation & housekeeping, and equipment & facility maintenance.
• Enforce GMP compliance through coaching and other appropriate means for production supervisors, factory employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI), including proper documentation (completion, control, and retention).
• Conduct Food Safety and Quality testing as necessary—for example, swabbing and metal detector challenges.
• Initiate, investigate, communicate, and follow through on corrective actions for non‑compliances; maintain a corrective‑action tracking system to ensure timely resolution.
• Investigate consumer complaints.
• Conduct internal factory inspections such as GMP, Food Safety, and Quality system audits.
• Manage QA records, including but not limited to the environmental sampling program and pest‑control program for the factory.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent work experience (minimum 2 years in a production environment).
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment (minimum 1 year).
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification and SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP required.
• Demonstrated sound technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Basic statistical skills preferred.
• Proven, reliable self‑starter able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to successfully partner with team members and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm