What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Growve?
Company Overview:
Growve is a leading health and wellness company specializing in acquiring, operating, and growing world-class brands within the active nutrition, dietary supplement, and beauty verticals. Our portfolio includes 16 brands and thousands of unique products.
Position Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Position Overview:
In this role, the Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for managing and maintaining the release of goods into market as well as the release of WIP from/to the various facilities. The position requires high attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills.
Objectives & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for good documentation practices surveillance at the manufacturing facility along with the other QA/QC team members.
- Implement and continue to upkeep documentation per Quality Control procedures.
- Inspect incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; initial review for potential rejection and return of unacceptable materials.
- Manages and maintains the release of goods into market as well as the release of WIP from/to the various facilities in collaboration with the Operations Department and Quality Unit.
- Maintain quality systems and improve programs to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements for dietary supplements and nutritional products (cGMP, GDP, 21 CFR111, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, NSF, GFCO, TGA, etc.)
- Organize, file, and maintain controlled document files such as Certificates of Analysis, Sanitation logs, Pest Control records and other cGMP logs/documents.
- Communicate with contract manufacturers to obtain Certificates of Analysis
- Assist with cGMP training and adherence to cGMP compliance.
- Work with Sanitation Supervisor
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following calibration and PM schedules.
- Authority for acceptance/rejection of finished products based on their compliance with current specifications and government standards.
- Assists in establishing supplier quality requirements and rating system for critical vendors.
- Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvement opportunities.
- Evaluates and develops CAPAS when non-conformances are identified.
- Assists in the development of special projects and works in conjunction with distribution and other departments as needed.
- Additional duties as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 3 years in an administrative role required.
- Accurate data entry skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Experience in a Quality Control environment is strongly preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in science is a plus, but not necessary if proven industry experience. Experience with Office (Word/Excel)
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to interact efficiently with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to identify deficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives in cooperation with the other members of the quality team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Dietary Supplements Industry.
Additional Information & Benefits:
- Full Time with Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits Package
- DTO
- 401(k)
- Progressive Company Environment
- Located in Ogden, Utah
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This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. The position, duties, and qualifications are subject to change at any time.