Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description:

We are Nature’s Bakery,one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform.We have a bright future ahead of us.Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

What you’ll do

As the GFSI Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the Food Safety and Quality Management Program. This position will require interaction with auditors and inspectors. You will assist in ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS). And this is how you’ll do it:

Complete verification on documents associated with the Food Safety and Quality Management Program

Work with operations, warehouse, maintenance, and quality to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System

Assist in updates to the QMS

Assist in any integration plans to QMS/ERP systems

Ensure QMS is compliant with MARS standards

Oversee and Trend data for key KPIs

Support other sites as required

Travel as required up to 20%

Serve as a backup for compliance manager and SLC quality manager

You will work cross-functionally with the Quality, R D, Maintenance, Operations, Human Resources, and Leadership team to:

Communicate all information essential to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System to all departments

Leverage technology such as RedZone, QMS, and ERP systems to manage compliance of the Quality Management System.

Report on status of audit readiness and compliance to the QMS

Escalate issues as needed

What you’ll bring

You have strong verbal and written communication skills

You have excellent organization skills with attention to detail and deadlines

You should be able to work cross functionally with other departments

You thrive in a rapidly changing environment and can multi-task

Genuine in your desire to help make the world a Kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have…

A minimum of 3 years of food manufacturing or CPG experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint

GFSI certifications; PCQI certification, Auditor Certification

Knowledge of HACCP, FDA, FSMA, GMP, and GFSI requirements

Familiarity with applicable regulatory agencies

Personable, professional, and productive within a team environment

Ability and desire to think independently

Desire to consistently learn and be challenged

What we offer you

Our team members physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees

401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay (11 days)

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness Benefits and Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

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