What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing QA Coordinator position at ADN Group?
Job Title: Manufacturing QA Coordinator
Location: Bellevue, WA 98005
Position Type: Contract (Onsite)
Number of Positions: 3
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Primary Skills: Manufacturing | Quality | Testing | Audit | Compliance
Position Summary
CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE EMPLOYED FOR AN INDEFINITE DURATION WITHOUT UNLIMITED WORK AUTHORIZATION
Role: Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist
This is a part-time position (3 days a week / 24 hours total). The candidate must be open to working all three shifts with advance notice.
• Assignment Duration: Contract with possibility of extension
• Conversion to Full-time: No
• Interview Process: One team interview, followed by an onsite facility tour for selected candidates
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations, including PMO standards and state-specific requirements.
• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs on dairy regulatory requirements tailored to production staff, lab technicians, supervisors, and plant managers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, HR) to identify root causes of non-compliance and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of audit findings, training sessions, and compliance activities; prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze audit trends and compliance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certifications (HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of dairy industry regulations, including PMO, FDA, and state-level requirements.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs within dairy or food manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and engage diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems (QMS); experience with audit software is a plus.
Location: Bellevue, WA 98005
Position Type: Contract (Onsite)
Number of Positions: 3
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Primary Skills: Manufacturing | Quality | Testing | Audit | Compliance
Position Summary
CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE EMPLOYED FOR AN INDEFINITE DURATION WITHOUT UNLIMITED WORK AUTHORIZATION
Role: Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist
This is a part-time position (3 days a week / 24 hours total). The candidate must be open to working all three shifts with advance notice.
• Assignment Duration: Contract with possibility of extension
• Conversion to Full-time: No
• Interview Process: One team interview, followed by an onsite facility tour for selected candidates
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations, including PMO standards and state-specific requirements.
• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs on dairy regulatory requirements tailored to production staff, lab technicians, supervisors, and plant managers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, HR) to identify root causes of non-compliance and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of audit findings, training sessions, and compliance activities; prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze audit trends and compliance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certifications (HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of dairy industry regulations, including PMO, FDA, and state-level requirements.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs within dairy or food manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and engage diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems (QMS); experience with audit software is a plus.