Quality Assurance Specialist

Kenner, LA

Temporary to Full Time

Experienced

Gate-Quality Assurance Specialist, Kenner, LA ($22-32/hr)

Job Summary:
Immediate need for a Quality Assurance Specialist in Kenner, LA for a multi-billion dollar leader in their industry. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity that is paying $22-$32/hr.

Start time: 7:30am (ideally 2am 2 days a week)
End time: 4:30pm
Schedule – if other than M-F: After training could include a weekend day (most likely Saturday) but Monday to Friday to start

This position is responsible for quality element control related to operation, policy and procedure auditing, supporting quality improvement projects, and supporting the manager to drive defect prevention and detections. The position acts as the primary business unit liaison to US Quality Assurance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates and monitors quality improvement projects
Audits implementation of quality system for effectiveness by verifying operation activities to Gate Gourmet, Customer and Regulatory specification
Monitors corrective action system
Educates and trains unit staff and managers in quality related issues
Plays a key role in developing a comprehensive quality program
Implements the quality system detailed in the quality manual
Champions the total quality improvement efforts and initiates problem solving efforts and assures implementation
Supports the manager to drive prevention vs. detection of defects
Coordinates actions to prevent the occurrences of nonconformities
Maintains customer compliance resolution
Responsible for the maintenance of key performance metrics for the Quality organization
Acts as the primary liaison to US Quality Assurance
Controls Food safety and Quality of processing and manufacturing within the business
Supports customer audits, government audits to meet compliance
Verifies and ensures company policies and procedures are followed
Ensures quality specifications and requirements are followed and met
Assists with developing Standard Operating Procedures
Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specification
Assists in training of all Standard Operating Procedures and Critical Control Points in the unit

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in a high-volume QA environment within the food industry (food manufacturer, high-volume caterer, or similar). Lab-only experience will not be a fit for this role.
Demonstrated experience with food safety audits.
Food processing experience is essential
Preferred qualifications include College degree in related discipline, knowledge of HACCP, quality management and six sigma
Is HACCP certified and ServeSafe trained a plus
Basic lean, six sigma knowledge, and continuous improvement understanding a plus

Highly Preferred (having all three is a strong plus):

- HACCP Certification
- Familiarity with SQF standards and audits
- PCQI Certification (second-level)

Supervisory Experience:
This role will oversee the activities of approximately 10 employees. Prior supervisory experience is a plus but not a hard requirement. Completes all other company required training including but not limited to ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification.

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