Statistical Process Control Technician

Allen Harim Foods, LLC•Harbeson, DE

About The Position

The SPC Technician supports the Quality Assurnce and Operations teams by collecting, analyzing, and communication real-time production and quality data throughout the ready to cook (RTC) poultry process. This role ensures processes remain in control, deviations are quickly identified, and corrective actions are implemented to maintain product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer specifications.

Requirements

Experience in food manufacturing, preferably poultry or RTC processing.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of SPC principles and basic quality tools.
Ability to work in cold, wet, and fast-pased production environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or SPC software.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to stand for long periods and move throughout processing areas.
Capability to lift up to 50lbs as needed.
Comfortable working in cold production rooms (32-40F) areas.
Use of PPE and following strict hygiene and food safety standards.
Ability to work with limited or no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Preferred asscociate degree or technical certificate in Foods Science, Quality or related field.
Preferred experience with USDA RTC operations and HACCP verification.

Responsibilities

Collect hourly or shift-based measurements of key products and process attributes (weights, temperatures, chill times, yields, etc.)
Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools – such as control charts, histograms, process capability analysis –to monitor trends and detect abnormalities.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all recorded data (paper or electronic).
Verify critical control points (CCPs), preventative controls (PCs), and prerequisite programs related to RTC poulty operations.
Confirms compliance with USDA FSIS regulations, company HACCP plans, and third-party certifications (e.g., BRC/GFSI).
Quickly identify out-of-spec results or process drifts and notify QA/Operations leadership.
Assist in root cause investigations for process deviations, product holds, or customer complaints.
Document findings and support corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
Generate daily, weekly SPC reports summarizing trends and key performance indicators.
Communicate insights to production supervisors, QA teams, and management to support data-driven decision-making. Participate in shift meetings and cross-functional improvement projects.
Reccoment adjustments to imprvoce process stability, reducs waste, and enhance process consistency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.