Sr. QA Food Technician

Job Duty

The Sr QA and Sensory Technologist supports the retailers' overall program objectives through the management and implementation of quality assurance practices such as product monitoring and evaluation, customer feedback programs, and supplier standards. S/he will be required to manage the timely submission of any formal regulatory applications in support of the private brands program to ensure retailer compliance. The role manages relationships with retailer cross-functional teams, customers, and manufacturers. S/he will also be expected to regularly review and provide adjustments to current processes and procedures to maximize efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation, and administration of Quality Assurance operational procedures, policies, programs, and systems
• Aid in the overall product development process and maintenance of the on-site sensory test kitchen
• Support the private label quality assurance testing program for specific products or clients
• Lead the day-to-day management of the retailer’s customer feedback programs for private brands
• Resolve issues or concerns regarding current product quality and recommend solutions for corrective action with vendors
• Audits critical categories for quality integrity and food safety
• Designs, executes, and analyzes results from consumer tests and sensory evaluations of Private Label brand and competitive brand products
• Compiles federal and state regulations for products and packaging

Requirements

• Manage relationships with retailer cross-functional teams, customers, and manufacturers
• Regularly review and provide adjustments to current processes and procedures to maximize efficiencies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field
• Experience: 2+ years of experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle fast-paced work environment
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, and standard policy & procedure development techniques
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers

Company Information

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.