Sr. QA Food Technician

Summary

Sr QA and Sensory Technologist supports the retailer's overall program objectives through management and implementation of quality assurance practices such as product monitoring and evaluation, customer feedback programs and supplier standards. The role manages relationships with retailer cross‑functional teams, customers and manufacturers, reviews and adjusts current processes and procedures to maximize efficiencies, and ensures timely submission of regulatory applications for the private brands program to maintain retailer compliance.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services for manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and packaged goods. We serve a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers, bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers to provide consumers with the best products on the market.

Job Duty

• 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 day‑to‑day management of the retailer's customer feedback programs for private brands
• Resolve issues or concerns regarding current product quality and recommend corrective actions with vendors
• 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 and competitive brand products
• Compile federal and state regulations for products and packaging

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.

Indirect Reports:
This position has no guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

Travel and/or Driving Requirements:
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.

Experience:

2+ Years.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Well organized, detail oriented, and able to handle a fast‑paced work environment
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to project or business environment changes
• Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, and standard policy & procedure development techniques
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers

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

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer the job position, or assign additional responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or…