Quality Assurance Specialist​/Sanitarian - Southport, NC

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you meet the required skill set, education, and experience, please submit your application. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On‑Site" at the location detailed below.

Quality Assurance Specialist/Sanitarian – Southport, NC

Position Summary:

Manage daily activities of the Southport Plant Food Safety Management System and coordinate and verify that all plant activities support the Food Safety Management System.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the plant Food Safety, Quality Management, and Document Control System (FSMS, QMS & PT).
• Serve as an active member of Food Safety teams, up to and including PCQI and Team leader where appropriate, and implement recommendations of the HACCP/Food Safety teams.
• Assist plant departments with leadership and training to continuously improve the quality and safety of products manufactured at the facility.
• Conduct plant quality and food safety audits (includes GMP audits, internal audits, glass/brittles audits).
• Participate in and lead customer and third‑party audits, including GFSI and regulatory visits.
• Assist QFS Manager with Kosher/Halal audits.
• Conduct OOS investigations as needed.
• Provide instruction to plant colleagues regarding food safety and quality assurance practices.
• Take an active role in plant efforts to support operations through critical process thinking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support food safety prerequisite (PRP’s) and Operational Prerequisites (oPRP’s), including a guiding role with pest control and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain Master Manufacturing Plans (MMPs) for the Southport facility.
• Schedule and participate in internal audits for multiple ADM facilities.
• Work closely with federal and state agencies, certification bodies, customers, suppliers, and corporate contacts.

High School/GED

• Solid working knowledge of systems and processes to assure quality and safety of products and services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities; ability to achieve results by working effectively with others.
• Strong computer skills.
• 5+ years experience in a plant manufacturing setting (preferably in the food industry) with major involvement in a QMS system.
• BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Willing and able to spend time in plant frequently (walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and move through close spaces).
• ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

Base pay range: $60,300.00 – $. Salary may vary based on location, experience, and other factors. Employees in an "at‑will" position will be paid overtime when applicable.

Southport, North Carolina