Quality Assurance Coordinator

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** Job Type:
** Regular##
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

***** Perform startup checks on production lines.
* Perform various testing including in-line and day-after flavor testing, in-line acidity testing, and in-line pH testing.
* Ensure GMP policy adhered to by all employees in production facility.
* Work closely with production employees to answer questions.
* Receive, sort, composite and prepare samples for laboratory testing.
* Perform various test procedures, which include analysis of components and physical properties of products, interpretation of test results, development of non-standard tests, preparation of test solutions, compounds and reagents for use in conducting tests.
* Calculate and review specifications on testing data; enter data into computer systems.
* Perform weekly environmental and equipment swabbing at various plant locations.
* Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and validate new procedures.
* Fill-in in all areas of laboratory as needed.
* Ensure laboratory area and equipment is clean and sanitized per standards.
* Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on laboratory equipment and repair equipment as needed.
* Maintain and document monthly quality control checks.
* Review internal audits with Quality Manager/Supervisor.
* Follow-up on laboratory corrective actions and ensure corrective action has taken place.
* Prepare laboratory blind samples on a quarterly basis and process data and review results with Quality Manager/Supervisor.
* Follow-up on sample breakdowns and report results to Quality Manager/Supervisor.
* Train new Quality Technicians as needed and update training documents.
* Responsible for food safety and quality.
* Evaluate blend sheets to ensure proper amounts used for production lines and verify any changes made to paperwork.
* Verify correct components and documentation used for production lines.
* Check finished batches to ensure blends are appropriate.
* Inspect orders prior to shipment.
* Act as back-up for the Quality Manager related to food safety and quality as needed.
* Perform chemical concentration checks.
* Maintain Certified Industry Supervisor status and perform calibration checks on intake thermometers, heat blocks and pipettors per schedule.
* Calibrate plant thermometers per schedule.##
** Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Contact with all employees in Quality and Technical Services and production employees to obtain and provide information.
* Works closely with Plant Manager, Shift Supervisors and Line Leads from the Plant as well as Research & Development.
* Conduct special testing as requested.
* Work safely with chemical and microbiological hazards and antibiotics.
* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Safety Protocol  + Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.  + Correct or report any observed safety hazards.  + Support safety policies and programs.
** This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.**##
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* Qualifications:

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* Education Required:

***** High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science preferred.
* Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
**** Experience

Required:

***** Minimum two (2) years of laboratory experience required.
**** Certification/Licensure

Required:

***** None
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* Skills Required:

***** Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures. (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
* Demonstrate leadership as part of a cross-functional plant management team.
* Ability to positively influence other team members.
* Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
* Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
* Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) plus knowledge of metric and standard systems of measurement)
* Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
* Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited…