How you will make history here...
Lead and coordinate Quality support for the Pepperidge Farm Plant, effectively driving a strong quality system that supports both the site and our customers. Work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance Safety, and Engineering to support Operations and overall Quality system adherence. Drive improvement in performance on key metrics such as holds, discards, specification adherence and sensory evaluation. Individual is expected to build relationships cross-functionally, drive root cause analysis for Quality escapes, and clearly communicate to Quality and Operations Leadership. Participates in structured inspections, internal audits, hold investigations and reviews daily documentation.
What you will do...
Supports the QA Team members and Interacts with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation and Engineering to investigate and resolve production issues including foreign material investigations, uncontrolled water events, and other issues as they arise . Participates inspections, product summaries, and documentation reviews. Samples ingredients and completes evaluations and extension requests
Completes Micro, YM and Analytical Sampling and Testing as needed. Manages the lab, and chemical and waste needs along with sampling and shipping. Investigates swab failures and manages notifications, corrective actions and documentation of activities. Completes calibrations along with record keeping and management of the calibration system.
Facilitates the collection, organization, storage and retention of the Quality System documentation including Operations paperwork packets, COAs, Lab Analytical Reports, and Pkg samples.
Assists with the design, development, implementation, continuous operation/improvement and maintenance of the Quality Information System.
Participates as an active member on continuous improvement projects; 5S teams, Kaizen events, A-3s, Safety blitzes, Sanitation blitzes, GMP walks, internal audits, internal food safety team, etc. Participates and supports third party audits. (SQF)
Performs quality support through observation, verification, and inspection at critical processing steps. Tasks may be operator procedure verifications, inspections of equipment and cleaning performance, as well as raw material, in-process product, or finished product evaluations.
Understands HACCP principles and facilitates key Food Safety CPs and CCPs as well as Quality QPs and QCPs.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Sanitation to troubleshoot a product defect or processing issue. Participate in the discussion of potential root causes and assist with the implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
Regular Training on Food Safety, Food Defense, Internal Auditing, Regulatory visits etc; completion of HACCP Certification; Participates in SQF third party audits. Collaborates with team for preparation and answering audit questions on key job functions which fall under their ownership
Who you will work with...
- Reporting into QA Manager
What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of Quality or Quality Assurance experience
It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree
- 3+ years of QA experience within food manufacturing
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