Sr. QA Food Technician

Summary

Sr QA and Sensory Technologist

The Sr QA and Sensory Technologist supports the retailer’s overall program objectives through the management and implementation of quality assurance practices such as product monitoring and evaluation, customer feedback programs and supplier standards. S/he will be required to manage the timely submission of any formal regulatory applications in support of the private brands program to ensure retailer compliance. The role manages relationships with retailer cross‑functional teams, customers, and manufacturers.

S/he will also be expected to regularly review and provide adjustments to current processes and procedures to maximize efficiencies.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

• Manage the development, implementation and administration of Quality Assurance operational procedures, policies, programs and systems
• Assist in the overall product development process and maintenance of the on‑site sensory test kitchen
• Support the private label quality assurance testing program for specific products or clients
• Lead the day‑to‑day management of the retailer’s customer feedback programs for private brands
• Resolve issues or concerns regarding current product quality and recommend solutions for corrective action with Vendor
• Assist in auditing critical categories for quality integrity and food safety
• Design, execute, and analyze results from consumer tests and sensory evaluations of Private Label brand and competitive brand products
• Compile federal and state regulations for products and packaging

Direct Reports

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

• This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

• Education Level: (Required) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Field of Study/Area of
  
  Experience:
  
  Business Administration, Food Science or Related Field
• 2+ Years of experience

• Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to Exercise Sound Judgment
• Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment
• Flexible & Adaptable, able to change & alter according to changes in Projects or Business Environment
• Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, & standard policy & procedure development techniques
• Ability to Gather Data, Compile Information, & Prepare Reports
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers

Office / Sedentary Requirements – Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.