Quality Systems Coordinator
About The Position
We are currently accepting applications to fill a QA Coordinator position. This position will report to the Sr. Quality Specialist and is responsible for the quality assurance management operations at the Waterloo facility. The QA Coordinator will gather samples of product and perform quality testing of production environment and equipment. In this position you will conduct quality audits of the facility assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Below is a list of essential job functions including, but not limited to the following:
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology or lab science, preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate quality assurance activities and provide technical assistance and training to personnel.
- Prepare written documents describing analysis techniques and test results.
- Write and review SOP’s and other quality documents and reports.
- Gather special samples for additional incubation and defect audits as directed.
- Provide support for sample gathering and data recording for plant trials, 1100’s and research efforts.
- Performs audits to verify compliance with established SOP documentation, GMP’s and Safe Quality Food (SQF) efforts.
- Assist with audits (i.e. SQF, regulatory, customer, internal).
- Assist with the coordination, performance, and documentation remediation of product on hold (i.e. updates database, tapes rows, places placards).
- Review regulatory documentation for product release (i.e. record review) including CCP/critical factor records, QA packaging records, and net weight records per lot.
- Conduct GMP and sanitation audits.
- Lead process improvement projects.
- Coordinate quality inspection pallet tear-down.
- Participate and lead quality meetings and training.
- Support CPS activities.
- Support the assessment and management of Food Safety Plans -Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) or (HARPC).
- Assist with the compilation of nutritional or customer required sampling.
- Determine usage decisions on bulk and regular ingredient deliveries.
- Monitor and review SPC data and reports.
- Provide support for Infinity (i.e. table maintenance, add new SKU’s, review results).
- Support cross checks program (solids, pH, TA).
- Assist with critical consumer complaint investigation.
- Maintain retain program.
- Work with operations personnel on quality and food safety issues and verify operations control systems are functional and being followed.
- Assist in trouble-shooting quality related issues.
- Perform record reviews
Benefits
- We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
- Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
- Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
