Qa Auditor
NUESKES MEAT PRODUCTS INC•Wittenberg, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
This role will proactively ensure that the Nueske Quality and Food Safety Systems meet or exceed the established standards to provide brand consistency and protection. This role will pay particular attention to assist in many of the specialized tasks within the QA department as identified below. Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor. Approximately 75% of time expected on the plant floor and 25% office time.
Requirements
- Develop a working knowledge of the product and processes in all production areas.
- Monitor implementation of all Food safety, Regulatory, and Quality programs within all production environments.
- The primary focus of this role is “shopfloor” presence and to be available to assist plant personnel when food safety or quality concerns arise.
- Pre-operational inspection and Operational monitoring of production equipment to ensure sanitary practices.
- Be a technical resource for all production areas.
- Educate production team members involved in the daily manufacturing process on Food Safety & Quality programs as applicable.
- Investigate and troubleshoot process and procedural non-conformance by partnering with various departments to define sustainable corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Place raw material and finished products on QC Hold as deemed necessary when non-conformances are found. Complete QC Hold Verifications.
- Help assist in data collection for small to large scale projects as needed.
- Evaluate current process standards and provide effective suggestions for continuous improvement.
- Uphold and monitor allergen control programs to ensure program effectiveness and implementation.
- Monitor raw material/ ingredient receiving and storage for proper rotation and usage of materials.
- Audit and verify HACCP, GMP, SSOP’s, SOP’s and work instructions to comply with BRC standards.
- Complete daily HACCP Verifications and record review.
- Collect, interpret, and provide data to Operations and the Quality Management team as needed.
- Perform Equipment / Infrastructure / Environmental swabbing as needed.
- Review special cleaning forms to ensure MSS cleanings have been completed before production starts.
- Perform equipment calibration as needed.
- Use quality software to capture QA audit results.
- Complete production form reviews in our quality management software.
- Backup and represent other QA Auditors and the QA Supervisor in their absence.
- Assist in training and integration of new hourly QA team members as needed.
- Occasional weekend rotation works as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Animal/Meat Science, Food Science, or other related science field preferred (not required).
Responsibilities
- Develop a working knowledge of the product and processes in all production areas.
- Monitor implementation of all Food safety, Regulatory, and Quality programs within all production environments.
- The primary focus of this role is “shopfloor” presence and to be available to assist plant personnel when food safety or quality concerns arise.
- Pre-operational inspection and Operational monitoring of production equipment to ensure sanitary practices.
- Be a technical resource for all production areas.
- Educate production team members involved in the daily manufacturing process on Food Safety & Quality programs as applicable.
- Investigate and troubleshoot process and procedural non-conformance by partnering with various departments to define sustainable corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Place raw material and finished products on QC Hold as deemed necessary when non-conformances are found. Complete QC Hold Verifications.
- Help assist in data collection for small to large scale projects as needed.
- Evaluate current process standards and provide effective suggestions for continuous improvement.
- Uphold and monitor allergen control programs to ensure program effectiveness and implementation.
- Monitor raw material/ ingredient receiving and storage for proper rotation and usage of materials.
- Audit and verify HACCP, GMP, SSOP’s, SOP’s and work instructions to comply with BRC standards.
- Complete daily HACCP Verifications and record review.
- Collect, interpret, and provide data to Operations and the Quality Management team as needed.
- Perform Equipment / Infrastructure / Environmental swabbing as needed.
- Review special cleaning forms to ensure MSS cleanings have been completed before production starts.
- Perform equipment calibration as needed.
- Use quality software to capture QA audit results.
- Complete production form reviews in our quality management software.
- Backup and represent other QA Auditors and the QA Supervisor in their absence.
- Assist in training and integration of new hourly QA team members as needed.
- Occasional weekend rotation works as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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