Quality Assurance Associate

Glanbia•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for quality management system (QMS) programs at the Springfield, MO facility. This can include, but is not limited to data reporting and trending, program support, investigations, applicable training of employees, auditing, and document control. Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive) Periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, ad hoc) data trend reporting Key user of CAPA (Intelex) system SQF Practitioner Manage and trend key QMS programs (EMP, CAPA, Sanitation, Pest Control, auditing, etc.) Facilitate material disposal requests (MDRs) Generate various QMS related reports as required Ensure clean equipment swab program is implemented and monitored. Provide applicable quality system training Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action. Serve as back up to Documentation Specialists, QA Technicians and PRP Technicians for basic functions of their jobs. Provides input into quality management system programs for review and revision. Perform other duties as assigned. When the employee(s) filling this position is absent from their job, their immediate supervisor/manager (as identified in the “Reports To” section of this job description) is responsible for assigning the qualified employee(s) to perform the essential functions and responsibilities listed in this job description. The qualified employee(s) must have been successfully trained on the assigned temporary duties.

Requirements

2-4 year college degree is preferred.
Alternately, High School education with strong, relevant industry experience will be acceptable.
Two years in an industrial quality or micro lab application in the food, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices and quality assurance fundamentals
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), to include speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or challenging situations.
Must be able to lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans
Effectively handles multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities and works well under pressure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to generate routine reports and correspondence
Fluent in written and spoken English required
Works with minimal supervision and remains productive at all times.
Must be results-focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team.
Must be able to work flexible hours to include daily overtime and some weekends when needed.
Operates well in a team environment and possess team-based problem solving skills.
Results focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team and organizational skills.
Stays positive and calm in difficult and/or trying circumstances.
Able to work flexible hours to include overtime when needed.
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel with the utmost professionalism.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Must be able to pass respiratory exam and fit test.
Ability to work while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirator (which requires minimal to no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

Experience with GFSI standards (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000) preferred
Experience in SAP and LIMS a plus

Responsibilities

Periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, ad hoc) data trend reporting
Key user of CAPA (Intelex) system
SQF Practitioner
Manage and trend key QMS programs (EMP, CAPA, Sanitation, Pest Control, auditing, etc.)
Facilitate material disposal requests (MDRs)
Generate various QMS related reports as required
Ensure clean equipment swab program is implemented and monitored.
Provide applicable quality system training
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
Serve as back up to Documentation Specialists, QA Technicians and PRP Technicians for basic functions of their jobs.
Provides input into quality management system programs for review and revision.
Perform other duties as assigned.