SQF Practitioner / Quality Assurance Specialist

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and followour LinkedIn page!Job details:This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maira GonzalesAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per yearA bit about us:We specialize in connecting top-tier food manufacturing professionals with companies that are serious about safety, quality, and growth. This opportunity is with one of our trusted clients a well established food manufacturing operation committed to maintaining the highest standards in production, compliance, and SQF certification.Our client operates in a fast-paced, regulated environment where quality isn't just a checkbox it's a core part of how they do business. They've built a culture that values accountability, continuous improvement, and the people who make it happen on the floor every day.Why join us?Excellent Benefits Health coverageMedical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your familyRetirement plan401(k) with company match to help you plan for the futurePaid time offVacation, sick leave, and paid holidaysCompetitive paySalary commensurate with experience, plus performance reviewsCareer growthOpportunities to advance within a growing operationTraining & developmentOngoing training to keep your skills sharp and certifications currentSupportive teamWork alongside a collaborative team that takes quality seriouslyStable employmentJoin an established company with a strong track record in the industryJob DetailsSQF Practitioner/Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee the quality of all products and services that our organization produces. Responsibilities include developing quality standards, conducting tests and identifying issues in the production of our products or services. Ultimately, will work with a team to ensure our final products meet our organization’s standards across the board.Essential FunctionsInclude, but are not limited to the following:Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures.Overseeing the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system.Preparing the company for SQF certification audit.Representing senior site management and ensuring the SQF system is effectivePerforming routine inspections and quality tests.Identifying and resolving workflow and production issues.Ensure that standards and safety regulations are observed.Discuss issues and proposed solutions with superiors.Document quality assurance activities and create audit reports.Make recommendations for improvement.Create training materials and operating manuals.Conducting product inspection if deemed necessary as well as evaluating data to determine the possible causes of problematic situations with the help of other departments as neededSetting and enforcing standards for health, safety, and legal compliance.Correcting problems when found by identifying resources, initiating a problem resolution procedure and corrective action plan when necessaryInterpret data and measure parameters as required to determine quality deviations and the causes of these deviationsMonitoring the progress of corrective actions when product defects are identified by confirming completion datesMaintaining compliance, crisis management, continuous improvement, and building relationships with external parties.Accurate and consistent documentation; documentation of all activities, facilities, equipment and instruction during manufacturing process to ensure that these items are in good condition before being distributed or sold to third parties Position Requirements:Job Experience / RequirementsAt least High School GraduateMinimum of 2 years working experience in a quality assurance role in the same field or industryKnowledgeable and must understand the basic concepts on quality assurance, such as quality control principles, methods and systemsAble to communicate effectively with people, especially those around him/her, as well as with other departments to exchange information/data on existing issues that may affect the production processMust possess good analytical skills to determine probable causes of product defects and determine appropriate corrective actions when requiredPossess excellent problem-solving skills to identify potential causes of defects and to come up with corrective actions that will eliminate or reduce the defect risksAbility to work under pressure and time constraints while still performing their tasks efficientlyGood interpersonal skills to build and maintain good relationships with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and customers in a work environmentStrong organizational skills, especially those related to scheduling, organizing the workload, and prioritizing activitiesAbility to work independently as well as cooperate with other departments if neededCapable of handling complex, detailed and multiple tasks simultaneously to accomplish all the tasks efficientlyMust be able to follow up with management to ensure that products will be delivered on time and meet pre-determined deadlinesPossess strong leadership skills as well as good interpersonal skills to establish effective rapport with people around him/her such as teams, clients, customers and suppliers.Interested in hearing more? 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