Quality Assurance Specialist

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Opportunity as the Quality Assurance Specialist As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will have hands‑on ownership of quality systems, lead and develop frontline teams, and serve as a trusted resource on the production floor. Your decisions and expertise help prevent incidents, strengthen food safety culture, and ensure operational excellence every day. Location: Oxnard, CA Work Arrangements: 100% Onsite, flexible schedule In this role you will:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biology or Chemical Engineering or 4 years of experience in a quality role
Food science and /or manufacturing preferred
Be willing to work Saturdays and a swing shift during the processing season.
Able to work long hours - six days per week, any shift (year-round position)
Proven leadership skills.
Possess communication and organization skills.
Possess supervisory ability.
Technical knowledge in food processing.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Possess understanding of sanitation principles.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain good communication with all supervisors and workers on the why ’s and how ’s of plant food safety and quality.
Promote food safety culture on the factory floor.
Maintain all quality department related documentation
Assist in the maintenance of all Quality programs.
Assist in the supervision of the quality team during production hours as needed.
Maintain accurate quality data files.
Conduct trainings as needed in response to quality incidents and alerts.
Maintain an adequate quality department supply inventory.
Conduct the Food Safety/GMP/Sanitation audits.
Conduct a daily food safety committee meeting with the production team.
Carry out Quality Control supervision during shift.
Train and qualify employees in quality control positions and cross-train with wastewater and sanitation.
Issue QC holds and create comprehensive hold reports.
Be able to recognize potentially serious situations and act before they escalate.
Investigates and documents incidents thoroughly and timely (as soon as possible /on the same day it occurs.)
Work closely with the Human Resources department in promoting safety and help instruct during safety meetings.
Understand and comply with Union contract.
Monitor processing operation and support operation of QA lab.
Work with the HR and work out labor needs for the following workday.
Maintain HSE and Quality Key elements as assigned.