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Quality Assurance Specialist at a Food Manufacturing Company!

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordination, implementation, and maintenance of QA Program

• Supervise daily QC Technician and QA Lead Activities

• Responsible for identifying quality and food safety issues & verify they have been corrected

• Conduct internal, 3rd party and customer audits to ensure compliance to all Federal, State, County, City Regulations, Customer Requirements, SQF code and Pulmuone Food Standards such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Pest Control, Glass Avoidance, SSOP/HACCP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and general facility condition

• Conduct end-product safety and quality analysis

• Maintain an accurate set of documents/records

• Conduct Hold and Release of products

• Verify HACCP Critical Control Point (CCPs) monitoring records

• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes

• Develop documents and implements training, programs, and procedures to ensure that customer, company, and regulatory specifications are met. Trainings include includes but not limit to product quality standards, GMP’s, Food Safety Issues, and HACCP

• Assist coordinating investigation on all NCR issued and Customer and Consumer Complaints and ensure they are followed through

• Ensure all equipment calibrations are current

• Assist with ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, (Bio-)Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Agricultural Science is required

• Food Quality and Food Safety system knowledge and experience and familiarity with food regulatory compliance required

• USDA experience preferred

• Required certificates: PCQI, SQF & HACCP certified will be a plus

• Understanding/knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, and biological chemistry

• Understanding/knowledge of FDA and USDA food regulation

• Proficient with computers, MS office, Genesis, and strong communication skills

• Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity

• Good communication skills, Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is preferred

  We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health - (80-90% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays.

If interested in this opportunity, please reach out directly to Hannah Hunter at hanhunter @actalentservices.com

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.