Quality Systems Coordinator

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Set and maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency for all administrative tasks within the Quality Department.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the QA team, enabling the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Oversee and manage the procurement and inventory of laboratory supplies, including reagents, water treatment chemicals, and microbiological materials.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices related to lab supplies.
• Support and maintain compliance with third-party food safety and quality certification requirements, including the implementation and continual improvement of the facility’s food safety and quality management systems.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the SQF System and ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and quality requirements.
• Issue and process Purchase Orders (POs) for the Quality Department in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain the document control system for the SQF program, including SOPs, policies, internal audits, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and facilitate the completion of corrective actions, ensuring timely resolution.
• Facilitate Management Review meetings, ensuring the SQF program undergoes annual review and updates by leadership.
• Organize and coordinate Food Safety/HACCP reviews annually and prior to process changes.
• Communicate Quality performance data and update specifications for co-pack produced products.
• Verify Quality Control and Assurance data daily to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for ingredients and reagents, including organic certifications.
• Compile and maintain Quality KPIs, contributing to the Plant Dashboard and data reporting.
• Afford process improvements to enhance the facility's SQF and quality SOPs.
• Oversee the receipt and delivery processes for alcohol, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.

Required Skills

• Experience in Food/ Beverage Manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

Competencies

• Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
• Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification required.
• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, sensory tasting must be at least 21 years old.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

Physical Requirements

• R = Rarely (0-15%): Stand or Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5 lbs.), Carry weight, lift, Walking, Driving, Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance.
• O = Occasionally (16-45%): Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time. Mental Stress: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties

A Career with Refresco
Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
Well-being Benefits
Discount and Total Reward Programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Company Information

• Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.