3rd Shift QA Coordinator

3rd Shift QA Coordinator

Hanover, PA 17331

The Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator serves as both a shift supervisor and quality inspector, ensuring that production lines operate efficiently, sanitation standards are upheld, and all products meet established quality and safety requirements. This role plays a key part in verifying thermal process parameters, supporting regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of all quality assurance programs.

· Oversees and coordinates daily departmental quality assurance activities.

· Reviews and evaluates the quality of all products produced during the shift.

· Ensures any questionable product is placed on QA hold, properly red-tagged, segregated, and accurately documented for management review.

· Verifies all process parameters on the production floor and at all cooker systems.

· Conducts verification of thermal processes during deviations, determines alternate processes when necessary, and ensures proper segregation and documentation to maintain product safety and regulatory compliance.

· Monitors line operations, documents all non-conformances, and ensures production is halted when required until issues are fully resolved.

· Trains new employees on QA procedures, standards, and expectations.

· Evaluates incoming fresh-pack product and recommends appropriate disposition prior to processing.

· Reviews production and quality records as applicable.

· Performs special projects, trials, and experiments as assigned.

· Observes and reports the effectiveness of sanitation and cleanup in processing and warehouse areas, promptly escalating any serious deficiencies.

· Maintains cleanliness, organization, and proper functioning of all QA lab facilities, equipment, and incubators.

· Routinely reviews finished product analysis results to assess quality and material usage efficiency (yields).

· Understands where quality standards and product specifications are located and applies them appropriately; recommends revisions when needed.

· Continuously monitors for quality issues related to product or packaging, documenting and reporting concerns to Production and QA management.

· Ensures required samples are collected for Cutting Bees, customer programs, and co-pack requirements.

· Develops familiarity with customer and USDA grading standards.

· Maintains working knowledge of all QA department roles.

· Identifies quality issues and takes or recommends effective corrective actions.

· Supports the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager as required.

· Executes all food safety, legality, and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the role, including but not limited to GMPs, HACCP, food safety, product quality, and food security.

· Performs additional related duties as assigned by QA leadership.

· High school diploma required. Associate's degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.

· Minimum 2 years of experience as a QA Inspector

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· Successful completion of Better Process Control School.

· Strong math skills.

· Proficient computer skills – preferably in Microsoft Office programs.

· Demonstrated sound decision-making skills and the ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.