About this role
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Main responsibilities:
As the Quality Assurance Coordinator for our milk production facility, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the production process meet strict quality standards. This includes overseeing quality control procedures from raw milk intake to packaging, conducting inspections, implementing corrective actions when necessary, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Your role will involve collaborating with production teams to identify and address quality issues, conducting audits, and continuously improving processes to enhance product quality and safety. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our reputation for excellence in dairy products.
The position will be based in Tempe, AZ.
- Responsible for plant HACCP and FSMA reporting including data collection, procedure development, and record keeping.
- Deal with regulatory and plant personnel ensuring ongoing compliance with a focus on maintaining and improving relationships.
- Perform plant floor duties including quality audit inspection record keeping, product sample collection and analysis, HACCP and FSMA updating, compliance, auditing, and active participation in the 5S/Continuous Improvement program.
- Collect quality related information from plant floor operators ensuring compliance with quality standard operating procedures.
- Develop, implement, and roll out new quality programs (sanitary maintenance, SQF audit gap analysis) to meet corporate quality standards for all US Plants.
- Participate in regulatory audits and perform acting QA Manager duties during the QA Manager's absence.
- Microbiological analysis; preparation and plating of samples.
- Working knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiatives and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
- Excellent analytical judgment with confidence to act.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and technical writing skills are required.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills required.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and the ability to manage multiple projects and work with multifunctional teams.
- Ability to motivate, lead, and influence various levels of the organization.
- We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and laboratory experience.
- Excellent PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$ myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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