Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Representative, Ft. Lauderdale, FL ($27-31/hr)

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for quality element control related to operation, policy and procedure auditing, supporting quality improvement projects, and supporting the manager to drive defect prevention and detections. The position acts as the primary business unit liaison to US Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and monitors quality improvement projects
• Audits implementation of quality system for effectiveness by verifying operation activities to Gate, Customer and Regulatory specification
• Monitors corrective action system
• Educates and trains u nit staff and managers in quality related issues
• Plays a key role in developing a comprehensive quality program
• Implements the quality system detailed in the quality manual
• Champions the total quality improvements efforts and initiates problem solving efforts and assures implementation
• Supports the Manager to drive prevention vs detection of defects
• Coordinates actions to present the occurrences of nonconformities
• Responsible for the maintenance of key performance metrics for the quality organization
• Acts as the primary liaison to the US Quality Assurance
• Controls food safety and quality of processing and manufacturing within the business
• Assists with developing SOP’s

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in food safety control practices (GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP) and quality program control
• College degree in related discipline (preferred).
• Knowledge of HACCP, quality management and six sigma
• HACCP certified and ServeSafe trained (a plus)
• Experienced with MS Word and Excel
• Basic statistic calculation and or mathematical comprehension including (Pareto chart, Control chart, Histogram, Time series (run chart), algebraic concepts, multiplication, division, etc)
• Project Management skills
• Knowledge of FDA regulations

Work Environment:
Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and move during shifts of 10+ hours. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies in excess of 25 lbs.

 

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.