Quality Specialist - Spokane, WA
Company: ADM
Location: Spokane
Posted on: May 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionQuality Specialist - Spokane, WAJob SummaryThe
Quality Specialist is accountable for ensuring the integrity of the
product throughout the manufacturing process. The Quality
Specialist will provide technical support and leadership for the
quality control technician team and develop and implement
continuous improvement opportunities for the laboratory equipment
and practices. Focus on activities which maintain and improve the
quality system for the lab. 24/7 support of the plant is required
as needed. Work closely with the Quality and Food Safety Manager
and lab technicians to provide accurate and reliable lab data for
controlling the product process and for meeting finished product
specifications. The Quality Specialists is responsible for
supporting all aspects of the quality control laboratory and
leading continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality
Control Department. This position reports to the facility Quality
and Food Safety Manager.Essential Job FunctionsServes as an active
member of the HACCP team up to and including PCQI and Team leader
where appropriate and implement recommendations of the HACCP/Food
Safety teams in the plantPerforms varication activities supporting
the Food Safety Management program, in addition to reporting on
metrics that demonstrate compliance with the Food Safety Management
System (FSMS)Communicates with the Quality and Food Safety Manager
on the state of the department and provides details on all relevant
quality/food safety related incidentsLead role in conducting
internal food safety, GMP and SOP auditsMaintenance of Microbial
Control Program; conducting swabs, trending results and corrective
action implementation and follow-upInteracts with the Plant
Sanitarian to establish and maintain acceptable sanitation at the
facilityEstablished and implements programs and policies that
support FSMSPerforms activities related to FSMS goals at the
facilityProvides feedback to Department Superintendents on FSMS
progress and activities in the departmentManages corrective actions
in the APeCS tracking databaseProvides support for all third party
auditing, including GFSI, Regulatory and Customer visitsPerforms
Job Cycle Checks on food safety related activities and proposes
corrective actions for deviationsWork with Operations to ensure
that scales are calibrates/certified and functioning within
limitsManage metal detection, magnet and sifter programs for the
facility and ensures compliance with all program
requirementsControl and disposition of non-conforming product;
ensuring positive release procedures are appliedResponsible for
ordering lab supplies and managing inventoryAssist with training
and developing laboratory technicians in all aspects of process
control and finished product testingJob QualificationsPreferred 4
year degree or equivalent 5 years Quality and Food Safety
experience in a Food Manufacturing environmentExcellent written and
verbal communication skills a must. Ability to communicate and
interact with all levels of the organization, including senior
management, customers, and regulatory officials, as
needed.Employees in this position may or may not be exposed to
various potential chemical and food allergens, due to the nature of
our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any
reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform
this role or work directly at a mill location, please notify the
hiring manager.Excited about this role but don't meet every
requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will
self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to
apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or
another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion
of a background check.REF:85575BR "AJCIND"
Keywords: ADM, Coeur d'Alene , Quality Specialist - Spokane, WA, Other , Spokane, Idaho
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