What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Specialist position at Confidential?
Job Title: QA Food Specialist
Job Summary: The QA (Quality Assurance) Food Specialist ensures the safety, quality, and compliance of food products throughout all stages of production. This role involves implementing and maintaining quality control measures, conducting inspections, and addressing any issues related to food safety and quality. The QA Food Specialist collaborates closely with various departments to uphold standards and regulations while continuously improving processes to meet industry requirements and consumer expectations.
Responsibilities:
Quality Control: Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to standards in food production.
Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to identify any deviations from quality or safety standards.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of quality assessments, inspections, and corrective actions taken to address non-compliance issues.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on food safety regulations and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP).
Training: Provide training to production staff on quality control procedures, foodsafety practices, and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Management: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality and safety of raw materials and ingredients used in food production.
Problem Resolution: Investigate customer complaints, product defects, and other quality-related issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in food production.
Audits: Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Communication: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, R&D, procurement, and management, to address quality-related concerns and drive quality initiatives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in quality assurance or food safety within the food industry, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and HACCP principles.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to identify and address quality issues effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with quality management software systems is desirable.
- Certification in food safety (e.g., SQF, BRC, HACCP) is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to take on new challenges to drive continuous improvement in food quality and safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person