Quality Specialist - Sanitation Lead

CHESTER A ASHER INC•Souderton, PA

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist- Sanitation Lead fills an essential role in the monitoring and advancement of our quality programs and process controls. This position ensures the integrity of our products through daily monitoring of our food safety system, quality, and sanitation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in QA/QC
Strong knowledge of food safety principles
Background in Microbiology
High level of organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Problem solving skills
Commitment to company goals

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assign sanitation activities according to the production schedule and Environmental Monitoring Program.
Analyze lab results and develop corrective actions for areas out of specifications.
Work with Sanitation team on completing daily, weekly, monthly tasks.
Work the Demand Planning Manager on scheduling production equipment sanitation activities.
Maintain quality systems documentation, monitor quality procedures, and create sSOP’s when necessary.
Oversee product conformance.
Complete daily Quality Control documentation to assure conformance to specifications.
Monitor facility and associates for GMP and food safety compliance.
Create presentations and conduct trainings with necessary departments on all topics related but not limited to food safety and sanitation.
Assist in the preparation of governmental and third-party audits.
Conduct shelf-life studies for all finished products and work on developing a sensory panel for trained employees.
Perform special project work and reporting as assigned by the Director of Quality Assurance.
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications, review any discrepancies with appropriate personnel before any corrective action is taken.