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This position is responsible for ensuring all required analyses are performed as defined in the Quality Management System. The QA Coordinator provides support to Lab Technicians, serves as a leader, subject matter expert for the Quality Management, Food and Feed Safety Systems.
Job Responsibility:
Comply with and support the fulfillment of all company environmental, health and safety, quality policies and regulatory requirements
Support department objectives and lead continuous improvement initiatives
foster collaboration within team members to achieve desired results in a manner aligned to our core values and principles
Coach, mentor, support and develop team members providing timely and constructive feedback
Maintain QA team schedule
Coordinate daily activities involving the lab in collaboration with other departments
Accountable for Quality related Management Systems (ISO, FMSA, etc.) implementation, training, compliance, maintenance and internal and external audits
Maintain product specifications, customer documentation, audits and customer communication resolution
Responsible for tracking audit results, customer communication, investigation and corrective actions
Oversees sensory program at the Chatham facility
Contributes to QA Month End reporting in collaboration with and as required by Chatham Plant and Corporate Finance
Work closely with the Management team to develop and promote goals to maintain GMPs for food and feed safety
Serve as the lead and subject matter expert in food and feed safety, providing guidance, training, and technical expertise to ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations, and supporting continuous improvement in safety practices
Provide guidance and assistance in quality assurance issues
liaison with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain/Logistics and all other internal and external customers
Provide technical troubleshooting expertise
Works with and provides guidance to QC Coordinator on laboratory validation/verification activities and recordkeeping
Responsible for maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and advocating 5S opportunities within facility
Participate in project execution, continuous improvement initiatives, including, MOC, Root Cause Analysis, HAZOP, and design review
Identified as delegate and back up for QA Manager and QC Coordinator as necessary
Other duties and responsibilities aligned to business objectives and in support of our core principles
Requirements:
Completion of post-secondary education with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, degree in Chemical Laboratory Technology, or other related discipline
Three to five years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, FEMAS, ISCC and ISO standards and experience with risk-based methodology
Competent person who is knowledgeable of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations
Resourceful and practical, with demonstrated problem solving and decision-making capabilities
Strong organizational skills paired with an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands and attention to detail
Focused individual who works to achieve department objectives while maintaining safety standards
What we offer:
Formal and informal training opportunities
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
Vacation time exceeding industry standards
Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
Meaningful and challenging work
Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication