Job Details

Senior Quality Specialist

The Sr. Quality Specialist will assist and support the department with Quality & Food safety with continuous improvement projects, prepare for customer & third-party audits, tracking & completion of CAPA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist and support plant risk assessments.
• Create and implement proficiency training.
• Lead plant level audit preparation for customers and 3rd party audits.
• Participate in internal audits with the broader internal auditing team.
• Create, implement and manage environmental monitoring programs.
• Support Research & development plant trials.
• Participate and drive food safety & quality culture.
• Lead and trend hygiene verification program.
• Trend & report weekly & monthly KPI metrics.
• Assist with other Food safety and Quality Assurance duties or administrative activities as requested or assigned.
• Manage internal and customer specifications.

Education / Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field (preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software
• High attention to detail and time management
• Good communication skills (written and spoken)
• Works well with others and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Flexibility with designated work schedule

Safety & Quality:

• Reports any safety incidents that occur in their area of responsibility
• Behaves and encourages others to behave in a safe manner
• Food Safety and Quality
• Comply with all BRC/SQF, HACCP, GMP and regulatory guidelines
• Kosher, Gluten-free and Organic program compliance

Scope & Scale:

• Comply with all hygiene, environmental, health and safety requirements as laid down in company policy and as trained