Quality Assurance Analyst

Lidl US, LLC • Arlington, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality and Sustainability Analytics Food and Import Specialist provides daily operational and administrative support of QA process and workflow functions to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and methods of food science, physics, chemistry, or biology, consumer products regulations, production and manufacturing processes, and quality assurance practices, or other relevant areas of the retail industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team under general supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

• SAP software
• ICIX

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists with assigned projects and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
• Assists with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows and project plans
• Manages work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Assists in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements
• Organize and monitor the following activities in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards: sample evaluation, planning and monitoring activities, facilitation feedback and supplier discussions, technical support for Purchasing for all quality-related questions, risk assessment of products, analytics results, supplier notifications, notifications from authorities and general product problems
• Monitor and implement legal requirements including importation Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) and all requirements for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Monitor and assess legal and market developments; share relevant information; derive and implement the necessary measures and produce guidelines
• Serve as an initial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in the case of current questions and guidelines in relation to critical problems with products, such as communication with the authorities, customers and suppliers
• Provide support for the interfacing departments in an advisory capacity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Starting pay of $33.66 (with potential to earn $38.74 in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level