Our client company is a leading food manufacturer.  They have an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Specialist in the corporate facility.  This position is open due to the promotion of the current employee. Candidate must be willing to travel 50% of the time to their contract manufacturing facilities. Company offers excellent compensation, benefits and relocation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field REQUIRED
• 4+ years experience in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment
• Must have conducted audits on external contract manufacturing sites
  
• Able to travel up to 50% with potential weekend stays
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements ( HACCP, GMP's )
• Ability to make tough decisions regarding potential/existing external business partners based on audit findings
• Ability to interact with all levels ( VP to Production )
• In depth understanding of a production / manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Auditing potential and existing contract manufacturing/packing facilities to ensure compliance with company standards and government regulators
• Serve as Quality Assurance representative for product start ups at the contract manufacturing facilities
• Implement quality systems and programs to ensure standards are consistently achieved
• Conduct quality systems audits across Supply Chain to ensure compliance standards are met
• Provide training on regulatory issues and quality programs
• Direct troubleshooting incidents including those with financial and regulatory impacts
• Act as Quality Assurance representative on multi-functional project teams
• Travel to contract manufacturing facilities

Candidates wishing to be considered for this opportunity are asked to provide the following:

1. Cover letter outlining Quality background
2. Current resume
3. Salary history for last 3 positions

Only those candidates that meet the requirements, as established by the client, will be contacted for a preliminary interview.

Candidates must be US Citizens or otherwise presently authorized to work full time for any employer in the United States.  Client does NOT sponsor visas.