Help prepare monthly, weekly, and daily reports on production matrix and present status updates if necessary
Help oversee production stages to uphold consistent quality standards and identify areas for improvement
Document and maintain detailed quality control records and reports
Review all in-line monitoring documents at the end of the shift, ensure completion and signatures, and file accordingly
Monitor documents and ensure all required signatures are obtained
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and other food safety standards
Conduct annual internal GMP training/seminars for QC and Production personnel and orient newly hired employees on GMP protocol
Participate in identifying and troubleshooting quality issues, verifying and maintaining controls, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and recommending process improvements
Implement documentation related to food safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, ISO, etc.
Conduct quarterly internal GMP or Food Safety audits
Request third-party calibration of all QA/QC laboratory and in-line equipment once a year and maintain updated calibration records
Maintain implementation of standard processes established by R&D
Assist the Assistant QA/QC Manager in regulatory compliance such as FDA and other QA/QC activities
Assist in investigation and validation of customer complaints and support the Assistant QA/QC Manager in special projects
Develop and revise Quality Manual Procedures such as GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, Work Instructions, etc., in preparation for certification
Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Assistant QA/QC Manager or QA/QC Manager from time to time
Requirements
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in food manufacturing
Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or any food-related field
Proficiency in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000)
Strong knowledge of statistical process control and data analysis
Experience with quality testing equipment and laboratory procedures
HACCP certification preferred
GMP training certification preferred
Internal auditor certification for ISO standards (desirable)
