Quality Assurance Coordinator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLOL14523 Quality Assurance Coordinator | Melrose, MN | 5-Month ContractSigma Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator to support food safety, quality systems, and manufacturing operations at an onsite facility in Melrose, MN. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, dairy science, HACCP, GMP, auditing, and regulatory compliance.The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with production teams to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and quality standards.Job DetailsPosition: Quality Assurance Coordinator Location: Melrose, MN (Onsite) Contract Duration: 5 Months Shift: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Interview Process: Onsite interviews requiredJob SummaryThe Quality Assurance Coordinator partners with operations and production teams to maintain product quality, food safety, and compliance with company quality management systems. This role supports quality programs, audits, corrective actions, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport operations teams to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and quality requirementsMaintain compliance with quality and food safety standards, including:HACCPGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)BRC standardsEQMS requirementsRegulatory requirementsAdminister and monitor quality assurance programs and proceduresProvide quality and food safety support to production and quality departmentsAssist management teams with quality system maintenanceTrack and follow up on product safety quality events and corrective actionsPrepare and maintain plant audit documentation and quality recordsPerform product positive release activitiesManage external warehouse inventory processesReview HACCP documentation related to positive releaseComplete SharePoint quality system updatesAssist with laboratory calibration activitiesSupport development of quality training materialsProvide backup support to Quality Supervisor and lab techniciansMaintain non-conforming product and downgrade trackingSupport specification deviation managementAssist with product specification updatesManage customer product samplesSupport document control program managementCoordinate lot tracking and traceability exercisesAssist with environmental monitoring programsManage GMP audit programsPerform additional duties as assignedRequired QualificationsAssociate degree or higher requiredPreferred education in:Food ScienceDairy ScienceFood TechnologyRelated scientific fieldStrong understanding of quality assurance processes in manufacturing environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related fieldExperience in dairy manufacturing or food production quality assuranceKnowledge of:HACCP programsGMP requirementsQuality auditsCorrective and preventive actions (CAPA)Food safety systemsExperience with quality documentation and regulatory complianceStrong troubleshooting, training, and problem-solving skills