Quality Systems Coordinator

Refresco•Maryland Heights, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Quality Systems Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the site Quality team. The role focuses on accuracy and speed to ensure that quality and professional service is always delivered to all internal and external interfaces.

Requirements

Experience in Food/ Beverage Manufacturing preferred.
Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests
Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
Clear and concise communication with production staff and management
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality or related discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry
Comprehensive knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification required.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, sensory tasting must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Set and maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency for all administrative tasks within the Quality Department.
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the QA team, enabling the achievement of departmental objectives.
Oversee and manage the procurement and inventory of laboratory supplies, including reagents, water treatment chemicals, and microbiological materials.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices related to lab supplies.
Responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with third-party food safety and quality certification requirements, including the implementation and continual improvement of the facility’s food safety and quality management systems.
Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SQF System and ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety and quality requirements.
Issue and process Purchase Orders (POs) for the Quality Department in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain the document control system for the SQF program, including SOPs, policies, internal audits, and corrective actions.
Monitor and facilitate the completion of corrective actions, ensuring timely resolution.
Assist with plant audits to ensure GMP and SOP compliance, providing actionable summary reports for leadership.
Facilitate Management Review meetings, ensuring the SQF program undergoes annual review and updates by leadership.
Organize and coordinate Food Safety/HACCP reviews annually and prior to process changes.
Communicate Quality performance data and update specifications for co-pack produced products.
Verify Quality Control and Assurance data daily to ensure consistency and compliance.
Manage Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for ingredients and reagents, including organic certifications.
Compile and maintain Quality KPIs, contributing to the Plant Dashboard and data reporting.
Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the facility's SQF and quality SOPs.
Uphold and ensure adherence to the Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures across the facility.
Oversee the receipt and delivery processes for alcohol, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards. (Alcohol producing sites only.)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs