QA Coordinator US

Osmow's•Whitehall, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Coordinator to monitor and verify food safety and quality standards across our production lines. This is a key role in ensuring our products meet company policies, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will also actively support production-related activities and provide limited operational coverage when required.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is required.
HACCP certification is required.
A minimum of two years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a USDA FSIS-regulated meat facility.
Sound knowledge of GMP, USDA, FDA, and applicable local food-safety requirements.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and support regulatory compliance.
Ability to read and interpret quality standards, procedures, regulations, and product specifications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide clear direction and coordinate plant activities when operational coverage is required.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a cold environment of approximately 0°C to 4°C for extended periods.
A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, collaborate, and support plant operations when needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting import and export activities is an asset.
experience with quality assurance or production management software is an asset.

Responsibilities

Monitor manufacturing procedures across poultry, red meat, and vegetable processing and packaging lines.
Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality and food-safety standards.
Alert Production Supervisors and Lead Hands to product or process concerns identified during production.
Verify proper labelling, code dating, weights, and compliance with FIFO procedures.
Support compliance with GMP, USDA, FDA, and applicable local food-safety requirements, including conducting audits and reporting non-compliance.
Maintain complete and accurate quality assurance records, including temperature logs, inspection reports, monitoring records, and audit findings.
Assist with USDA FSIS, FDA, and internal audits and support ongoing sanitation and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate quality assurance requirements for import and export activities, including required documentation and inspections.
Train production and warehouse employees on food safety, product quality, and regulatory requirements.
Support investigations into non-conformances by identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Actively participate in and support production-related activities when required. This does not involve routine general labour duties but requires hands-on involvement in the production process and collaboration with plant employees.
Provide limited operational coverage during the Plant Manager’s absence, including supporting production documentation, coordinating workflow priorities, providing direction to employees, and escalating operational or food-safety concerns as appropriate.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform other related quality assurance and operational support duties as assigned.