Quality Assurance Specialist

• Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels
• Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shouldertoshoulder with plant leadership to resolve problems and challenges.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fastmoving environment
• Expectations will be clearly set but an ambitious approach to the work is key
• Ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly as appropriate for the topic and audience.
• A relentless drive to get things done.
• Curious and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible willing and quick to learn new processes new technology and new ways of thinking.

• Being a food safety and quality champion assisting Operations in GMP and SOP compliance.
• Helping ensure compliance with product safety consistency and quality standards in alignment with the Oats Overnight Food Safety Plan.
• Review finished product test results to ensure quality and food safety attributes of products meet regulatory and internal specifications to maintain the integrity of Oats Overnight brand.
• Draft Certificate of Analysis based on finished good testing and batch record review.
• Interpret results from laboratory and internal testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolved
• Maintain finished product testing reports based on laboratory analysis
• Track and trend testing results for quality improvement.
• Coach production associates in assigned area on GMPs Sanitation and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to nonconforming product
• Audit batching processing and filler paperwork and escalate issues when nonconformances are found
• Coordinate communication between manufacturing warehousing associates and QA personnel for finished product release.
• Document Customer Complaints investigate track and trend complaints for potential food safety issues.
• Maintain records of tests audits and other quality procedures to ensure the availability of accurate and thorough information.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

• Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with crossfunctional teams.
• Minimum HS Diploma prefer some college in Chemistry or Microbiology
• 15 years of experience in quality roles in food or dietary supplement manufacturing or equivalent relevant Microbiology or Chemistry degree.
• Be conscientious and reliable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Multitasking skills
• Team player and a selfstarter able to work within a team and independently as needed
• Must be able to read and write English
• Computer proficiency with MS Office
• Razorsharp problemsolving skills
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proven aptitude to manage many competing projects and priorities
• Able to move fluidly between collaborative and independent work styles
• Adept at making assessments quickly and identifying the best course of action

• This is going to be fun.
• Casual friendly culture. Were serious about what we do but we dont take ourselves too seriously.
• We are a fastgrowing company and you will have stock options.
• High growth potential with opportunities to expand
• Free oatmeal. Its very good.

• Its not a cushy job the bar is high
• We are growing quickly and have a fastpaced work environment.

• Must be able to work with food ingredients exposure to food allergens
• Must be able to write in English and document all findings with an understanding of grammar and spelling.
• Location: inside an airconditioned warehouse environment
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards
• You must be able to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards
• Ability to exert 2050 pounds of force occasionally and/or 1025 pounds of force frequently to lift carry push pull or move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Able to walk up to 8 hours
• Able to work in multiple facilities and drive to facilities as needed.

• Full Benefits; Medical Dental Vision and Life
• Monday Friday Schedule
• Weekly Pay
• Stock options every employee is an owner
• Free delicious oatmeal
• And last but never least.

Required Experience:

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