Quality Specialist - Sanitation Lead at CHESTER A ASHER INC

Souderton, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Food Safety, Microbiology, Organizational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Training, Documentation, Auditing, Corrective Actions, Production Scheduling, Quality Control, Team Coordination

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description I. Function Summary: The Quality Assurance Specialist- Sanitation Lead fills an essential role in the monitoring and advancement of our quality programs and process controls. This position ensures the integrity of our products through daily monitoring of our food safety system, quality, and sanitation programs. II. Primary Job Functions: Coordinate and assign sanitation activities according to the production schedule and Environmental Monitoring Program. Analyze lab results and develop corrective actions for areas out of specifications. Work with Sanitation team on completing daily, weekly, monthly tasks. Work the Demand Planning Manager on scheduling production equipment sanitation activities. Maintain quality systems documentation, monitor quality procedures, and create sSOP’s when necessary. Oversee product conformance. Complete daily Quality Control documentation to assure conformance to specifications. Monitor facility and associates for GMP and food safety compliance. Create presentations and conduct trainings with necessary departments on all topics related but not limited to food safety and sanitation. III. Secondary Job Functions: Assist in the preparation of governmental and third-party audits. Conduct shelf-life studies for all finished products and work on developing a sensory panel for trained employees. Perform special project work and reporting as assigned by the Director of Quality Assurance. Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications, review any discrepancies with appropriate personnel before any corrective action is taken. Requirements IV. Authority: Work with Sanitation Team and all departments to strengthen departmental sanitation. Make decisions concerning product quality, including shutting down line(s) when processes do not conform to specifications. Interact with lead associates and line personnel to ensure quality standards are being achieved. V. Performance and Accountability: Ensure that safe practices are being followed at all times during the manufacturing process. Maintain a positive, professional attitude and appearance at all times. Develop a proactive approach to creating a continuous improvement environment. VI. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in QA/QC. Strong knowledge of food safety principles and background in Microbiology. High level of organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication, problem solving and commitment to company goals required.

Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist - Sanitation Lead monitors and advances quality programs and process controls to ensure product integrity. This role involves coordinating sanitation activities, analyzing lab results, and maintaining quality systems documentation.