Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist - Chocolate Department
Company: Albanese Candy
Location: Merrillville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionUNDERSTANDINGWith a strong understanding of quality
goals, this specialist reaches into all operational practices to
drive out inefficiencies and build consistency in the Quality
Management System. The Senior Quality Assurance Specialistuses
corporate goals as a guide to look for improvements throughout
operations. They build the strongest of relationships with
operational and supporting departments by being upfront and
collaborative with team leaders from other departments. They are
clear about operational gaps and help provide guidance and
resources to eliminate inefficiencies. This person can look at
systems and processes as starting points with opportunities to
provide additional automation, simplification, and standardization
within all systems. They see data as their primary source of truth
and are proactive looking for trends to identify issues. The
decisions they make are bound in fact gathered from
reliablesources. They understand perfection is impossible, while
never faltering from their goal of achieving it.They guide their
teams using the core principles of ACG. They require creativity
from themselves and their team. They drive a "nothing is
impossible" attitude and view issues as direct challenges to better
themselves and their team.RESPONSIBILITIES---Evaluate and identify
opportunities for improving practices and procedures using FDA
regulations and third-party certification requirements as a
guide.---Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining Global
Food Safety Initiative Certification. Develop knowledge of internal
programs and manage compliance schedule.---Lead third party
certification audits in the Chocolate Department and develop
corrective action plans as required.---Assist in efforts to educate
and train employees in the Chocolate Department and Quality Control
on food safety and quality topics.---Investigate and analyze
incidents to identify trends as related to the Quality Management
System for the Chocolate Department.---Initiate corrective actions
and communicates findings to the leadership team. ---Conduct
regular internal audits which include elements of HACCP and FSMA
regulations. Report findings and follows-up on non-conformances.
---Conducts routine audits and inspections after cleaning or
maintenance work. ---Review control point documentation. ---Lead
verification and validation activities for FSMA and Global Food
Safety Initiative compliance. ---Implement continuous improvement
through utilization of Food Safety Plans, Sanitation Standard
Operating Procedures (SSOP), HACCP, allergen control, and consumer
complaint reduction. ---Under moderate supervision, act as QA
representative on multi-functional project teams or non-routine
assignments. ---Other duties as assignedWORKING RELATIONSHIP
---Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.---Communicates
regularly and has a strong relationship with team members in
multiple departments.---Communicates and meets periodically with
other departmental leaders.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED---Working
knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 117 regulations, HACCP, and Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP).---Understanding of sanitation and
pest control practices---Strong computer, document management
skills and attention to detail---Ability to effectively communicate
in verbal and written form---Strong problem solving/trouble
shooting skills---Strong auditing / assessment skills---Proficiency
in computer programs / software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook,
Excel, Access, and Power Point.---A 4-year bachelor's degree or
equivalent work experience---1-5 years of related experience is
preferred for Senior QA Specialist for Chocolate---HACCP and PCQI
certification preferred---Experience complying with BRC standards
preferred---Great verbal, written, and presentation communication
skillsEDUCATION---High school diploma or equivalent
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