Quality Assurance Specialist
Job in
Oxnard, Ventura County, California, 93030, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Smuckers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector -
Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will have hands‑on ownership of quality systems, lead and develop frontline teams, and serve as a trusted resource on the production floor. Your decisions and expertise help prevent incidents, strengthen food safety culture, and ensure operational excellence every day.
Location:
Oxnard, CA
Work Arrangements: 100% Onsite, flexible schedule
In this role you will:
* Maintain good communication with all supervisors and workers on the why 's and how 's of plant food safety and quality.
* Promote food safety culture on the factory floor.
* Maintain all quality department related documentation
* Assist in the maintenance of all Quality programs.
* Assist in the supervision of the quality team during production hours as needed.
* Maintain accurate quality data files.
* Conduct trainings as needed in response to quality incidents and alerts.
* Maintain an adequate quality department supply inventory.
* Conduct the Food Safety/GMP/Sanitation audits.
* Conduct a daily food safety committee meeting with the production team.
* Carry out Quality Control supervision during shift.
* Train and qualify employees in quality control positions and cross-train with wastewater and sanitation.
* Issue QC holds and create comprehensive hold reports.
* Be able to recognize potentially serious situations and act before they escalate.
* Investigates and documents incidents thoroughly and timely (as soon as possible /on the same day it occurs.)
* Work closely with the Human Resources department in promoting safety and help instruct during safety meetings.
* Understand and comply with Union contract.
* Monitor processing operation and support operation of QA lab.
* Work with the HR and work out labor needs for the following workday.
* Maintain HSE and Quality Key elements as assigned.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology or Chemical Engineering or 4 years of experience in a quality role
* Food science and /or manufacturing preferred
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
* Be willing to work Saturdays and a swing shift during the processing season.
* Able to work long hours - six days per week, any shift (year-round position)
* Spanish preferred
* Proven leadership skills.
* Possess communication and organization skills.
* Possess supervisory ability.
* Technical knowledge in food processing.
* Must be able to read, write and speak English.
* Possess understanding of sanitation principles.
* Basic computer skills.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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California Specific Salary Range
69,500 - 99,550
This role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan and Holiday bonus
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