Quality Assurance Audit Specialist

The Quality Assurance Audit Specialist will help implement and maintain production-related activities to meet FDA and GFSI FSSC 22000 requirements. This role supports behavior-based food safety culture in conjunction with the Quality Plant Manager, QA Supervisor, and QA Technicians. Responsibilities include the continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Control programs.

• Responsible for Food Safety & Quality and Safety culture using positive approaches for improvement opportunities through internal monitoring, audits, and daily interactions with employees across all departments.
• Support Plant Quality Team and Office Quality Team for non-conforming product, raw materials, and packaging through Hold & Release program. Generate certificate of destruction forms as needed.
• Actively participate in cross functional teams at start up and during the shift. Effectively communicate to the next shift any open items that require immediate follow-up.
• Audit the equipment set up and processing parameters through direct observation of Production Batch Records/ SOPs. Resolve any issues with Production Leadership.
• Assist in Corrective Action Preventive Action program, Hold Log, and other Quality Registers.
• Assist in leading customer complaint investigations and internal deviations with concise verbal and written communication.
• Develop training material and provide refresher training for non-conformances of procedures across all departments.
• Verify CAPA effectiveness through direct observations, data review, and interpret trends using Root Cause Analysis and other CAPA tools.
• Support Sanitation Effectiveness programs and audits through pre-op inspections, ATP, EMP testing, environmental contamination investigations, micro investigations, start up and changeover procedures.
• Ability to create One Point Lessons, develop training, and support on the job training by observing employees perform new and/or revised procedures.
• Identify trends through data analysis and follow up with the development and implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all food safety related documents, daily verification records, and document control are checked while identifying and closing gaps while on the floor.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to Quality and Production Leadership with authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for scheduling and assisting in food safety and safety internal audits with a cross functional team. Support audit preparation and follow-up as required. Verify effectiveness of compliance through a review of the objective evidence.
• Provide back up support for Quality Technicians, Lead, or Supervisor.
• Assist Quality Plant Manager, Quality Supervisor, and Silva Operations with other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to speak and write in English, Spanish speaking ability preferred
• Basic knowledge of a Food Manufacturing environment, food safety and quality cGMPs, Food Safety Plan and HACCP Plans.
• Training and working experience with HACCP, cGMP’s, GFSI, FSMA, and Sanitation Effectiveness Monitoring.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, databases, and custom programs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical thinking skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Reliable mode of transportation to travel between facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 55 lbs. as a single-person lift
• Climbing (ladders, stairs etc.)
• Bending and Stooping
• Operating pallet jack
• Extended periods of time being on your feet
• Standard Manufacturing Environment

This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position (base pay range = $20.75-$23.50/hour; job offer to be commensurate with candidate experience) with benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, employer gift-matching program, wellness program, and company-paid holidays. Performance reviews provide opportunity for performance-based compensation increases and bonuses. This position is located in Momence, IL 60954.

To apply, please upload a resumé online or send a resumé to [email protected].

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer