Quality Assurance Coordinator

Quality Assurance Coordinator – Safeway

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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well‑known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel‑Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in dairy products? We’re searching for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our milk production facility and uphold our commitment to excellence. In this role you’ll oversee every aspect of the production process, from raw milk intake to final packaging, implementing rigorous food safety and quality assurance/control procedures to guarantee freshness, safety, and consistency.

If you have an eagle eye for detail, a passion for dairy, and a dedication to upholding industry standards, then come be a vital part of our team, where every drop of milk reflects our unwavering commitment to quality. Join us in shaping the future of dairy excellence – apply now and pour your skills into a fulfilling career!

As the Quality Assurance Coordinator for our milk production facility, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the production process meet strict quality standards. This includes overseeing food safety and quality assurance/control procedures from raw milk intake to packaging, conducting inspections, training plant personnel, implementing corrective actions when necessary, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Your role will involve collaborating with production teams to identify and address quality issues, conducting audits, and continuously improving processes to enhance product quality and safety.

You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our reputation for excellence in dairy products. This role reports to the plant Quality Assurance Manager.

The position will be based in Denver, CO.

The salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).

• Responsible for FSMA and PMO compliance and reporting including data collection, procedure development, and record keeping.
• Perform plant floor duties including quality audit inspection record keeping, product sample collection and analysis, compliance, auditing, and active participation in the 5S/Continuous Improvement program.
• Develop, implement, and roll out new quality programs (sanitary maintenance, SQF audit gap analysis) to meet corporate quality standards for all US Plants.
• Interact with regulatory and plant personnel ensuring ongoing compliance with a focus on maintaining and improving relationships.
• Participate in regulatory audits and perform acting QA Manager duties during the QA Manager's absence.
• Microbiological analysis; preparation and plating of samples and interpretation of results.
• Working knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiatives and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act).

• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
• Excellent analytical judgment with confidence to act.
• Excellent verbal and…