QA Tech SS

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Quality Assurance

Full-Time

2nd Shift

To monitor procedures put in place to ensure the food safety and quality of pet food products in compliance with customer specifications, State and Federal rules and regulations. In addition, this position is to ensure the product(s) are consistently produced, stored and shipped in a timely and efficient manner according to Simmons, customer and regulatory guidelines.

Ensures operational compliance. Conducts and evaluates CCPs and quality checks as identified by the HACCP team; reviews and verifies the records to ensure compliance. Initiates the non-conformance process when products are not in compliance with established specifications. Works with Operations Manager and Production Supervisors to find Root Causes and to develop preventive action. Acts as the first line of defense for products sent to the Quality Department for further analysis.

Responsible for the facility’s hygiene verification. Monitors and verifies the proper cleaning and sanitation program. Verifies hygiene control during production and shutdown to ensure food safety and compliance and works with Sanitation to ensure compliance is being met. The QA Technician will contribute to process training on Sanitation and GMP practices as needed, in addition to the annual corporate training.

Assist with audits of the facility. Possess knowledge of SOPs and full processing operations in order to assist with audits of the SOPs as it relates to Operations, Quality, Receiving and Procurement functions. Support auditing of the facility with an emphasis on cooking/processing, quality, production, packaging, and shipping areas. Assists cross functional teams in audit readiness.

Inspects a variety of programs to ensure compliance. Assesses SOPs and Pre-Op inspections, GMPs, Zoning assessments, calibration compliance, pest control, etc. Helps to create corrective actions/preventive controls for any non-conformity. Helps spot check all processes throughout the facility. Will assist in mock recalls as required.

Assists in the monitoring and updating of data entry into various software programs. Helps monitor and maintain the food safety and quality programs and records.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives:
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business…