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Position Summary:

Job Title:

Quality Specialist Duration:

06+

Months Contract Location:

1000 Kraft Dr SE, Melrose, MN 56352

Note:

Interviews will be

Onsite Job Description:

The Supply Chain & Operations division provides strategic leadership across the company's many business units. The team plays a significant role in fueling revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence, quality, process improvement, and innovation. By partnering closely with Finance, Marketing and Human Resources, the team delivers value to business units, members, and customers.

Position Purpose:

The operations quality specialist is responsible in liaison with operations to ensure a quality finished product which meets customer specifications. This is accomplished by conforming to all standards of the Quality Management System (LQMS). Establish, supervise, administer, and monitor quality assurance programs to assure that policies, procedures, specifications, HACCP, GMP's, BRC, and EQMS standards and regulatory requirements are consistently implemented Provide quality and food safety support to both quality and production departments Assist the management teams in the maintenance of quality systems Product Safety Quality Event corrective action follow-up and monitoring Prep and document all audit documents and programs for the plant Perform positive release External warehouse inventory management Complete HACCP record reviews related to Positive Release Complete SharePoint updates Assist with lab calibrations Support the creation of quality trainings by training specialist Act as a back up to the Quality Supervisor to support lab technicians Non-conforming & Downgrade Tracking for Cheese Specification Deviation Management for Cheese Provide input on whey powder specification updates Manage costumer samples for cheese Document Control Program management (not record management) Lot track and trace exercise coordination Assist with Environmental Monitoring Program Manage GMP audit program Complete other duties as assigned Experience-Education (Required): Associates Degree or higher. Preferably in Food science / Dairy science or related field Experience-Education (Preferred): Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science / Dairy Science or comparable field Competencies-Skills (Preferred): Strong Quality assurance / Dairy science background Auditing skills, Corrective / preventive action knowledge, and understanding Knowledge and Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices Very effective written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks Can demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision effectively Effective teaching, influencing, and troubleshooting skills Must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, decisive nature, and a High level of initiative

Pay:

$29.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Quality assurance: 3 years (Required)

Laboratory:

3 years (Required)

GMP:

2 years (Required) Food & beverage industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person