Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey!

The Opportunity

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of Quality Systems across the GNNA network and for providing support to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control team at the Carlsbad facility. This individual will operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is expected to manage multiple tasks on a tight timeline to meet customer requests.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

* Certified SQF Practitioner. Maintain current Food Safety & Quality Programs.

* Manage and trend key QMS programs (EMP, CAPA, Sanitation, Pest Control, auditing, etc.)

* Performs floor QA duties, as necessary. In the absence of the QA Supervisor, cover for him/her.

* Work with QA Manager and Supervisor to develop and revise technical documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, Specifications, SDS, Allergen Statements, GMO Statements, Irradiation/ETO Statements, etc.

* Assist in creation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures and Step Action Guides to support Quality Systems.

* Generate various QMS related reports as required.

* Key user of CAPA (Intelex) system.

* Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action. Maintain the CAPA program ensuring CARs are closed out in a timely manner.

* Manage customers request for shelf-life extension in a timely manner.

* Perform verification / validation activities associated with the SQF system.

* Prepare and review initial responses to internal and external audits.

* Develop action plans and timelines for performing the audit corrective actions in coordination with all departments in the organization.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring To The Team

* Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Food Science preferred.

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality related role.

* Exposure to audits (performing, conducting, participating).

* Quality Systems exposure (Document Control, Change Control, NCRs, CAPA, etc.)

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times.

* Ability to stay positive and calm in difficult and/or trying circumstances.

* Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel.

* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

* Must be assertive and be able to enforce procedures and call out deviations appropriately.

* Must have excellent problem-solving skills.

* Must be able to follow written SOPs / work instructions.

* Must be able to work in a team environment and work to resolve issues.

* Must be results-oriented and strive to meet team and organizational goals.

* Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF (or any GFSI recognized food safety management programs.

* Proficiency in spoken and written English.

* Strong SAP knowledge.

* Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Where You Will Work

The opportunity will be based at our facility in Carlsbad, CA.

What We Would Like To Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.

Physical Demands and Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.

* Regularly involves going up and down stairs.

* Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.

* Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.

* Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

* Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

* Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.

* Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Environmental Conditions

* May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment, light traffic).

* May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).

* May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.

* May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground…