Quality Project Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create Alchemy training courses and Learning Plans for the Quality Control department standard operating procedures training program.
• Absorb and assist with the development of training materials for the Quality Control department.
• Absorb and assist the Quality Control Management team with document review tasks as delegated.
• Provide routine trend analysis review of QC data and create summary reports for management review.
• Convert new Customer and new Formula requests into company formats systematically, including but not limited to Coding Theories, Line Control Reports, CoBrix/Masselli profiles, KHS recipe profiles, ETQ keyword lists, and RedZone Datasheets.
• Absorb and assist with change management accommodations as they pertain to the Quality Control department.
• Absorb and assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Absorb and assist with maintaining customer specifications and ensuring internal documentation aligns with customer expectations.
• Communicate technical information effectively with Customers, Brand Owners, and internal departments.
• Support Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Provide backup support for the Quality Control Manager during out-of-office periods.

Competency and Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role within a Quality Control Department is required.
• Previous experience with SAP is preferred.
• PCQI Certification is required.
• Must have exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Must possess above average verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to Customers and internal stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of production operations, quality systems, and food safety requirements.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work in wet, humid, and outdoor conditions.
• The employee is also exposed to varying temperature extremes including heat and cold as the weather varies.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to work on elevated platforms, with fumes or airborne particles, or with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• This employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee will regularly lift and/or move 50lbs and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs.
• Specific detailed vision abilities are required by this job, including Distance vision, Color Vision, Peripheral vision and Depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, have dexterity of hands, reach with hands and arms, and communicate.