Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Focus on good housekeeping practices, hygiene, sanitation, work area clutter
• Work closely with Sanitation Department
• Identifying areas that require cleaning and organization
• Support the Continuous Improvement dept with the 5S program
• Performs, monitors, and tracks hygienic/GMP monitoring programs:
• Environmental swabbing for pathogens, yeast, and mold
• Water sampling
• In-house Microbiological testing
• SAS testing of ambient air
• Sampling of compressed air and nitrogen
• Operator hand swabs
• Lead Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Audits to ensure compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Deliver training to production employees regarding hygiene/GMPs and QC checks
• Support and train on why this is critical in a FOOD manufacturing factory
• Validates that Quality related procedures are adhered to, through internal auditing, proficiency testing, and new operator training validations
• All other duties as assigned

  Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience in a food/beverage/pharma manufacturing environment is required
  • GMP and Hygiene certification
  • Completion or ability to successfully complete Internal Audit training
  • Previous experience working in quality assurance is strongly preferred
  • 6Sigma Green belt certified or the ability to be certified within the first year

  Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits
  • Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and coaching skills
  • Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Able to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)
  • Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)

  Physical & Travel Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Must be able to work 8-12 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time
  • Be able to work all shifts (primarily day shift)
  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)