Hold Coordinator Quality

Maker's Pride; McComb (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Quality Hold Coordinator to administer the facility's hold program, ensuring non-conforming items are properly identified, documented, and dispositioned in line with GMPs, HACCP, and SQF requirements.

The role interfaces with Quality, Operations, Warehouse, Production, and Supply Chain to minimize risk and keep inventory accurate, releasing only safe products to customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Food Science, QA, Biology, Microbiology, Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, warehouse inventory control, or food safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the facility's product hold program.
• Identify, document, and place products on hold when concerns arise.
• Ensure holds are labeled, segregated, and secured.
• Monitor held inventory daily and verify accuracy.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate disposition activities including release, rework, relabeling, donation, destruction, or return to supplier.

Skills

GMPs

HACCP

SQF

FDA regulations

Food safety

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Excel

ERP/WMS

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in Food Science/QA/Biology/Microbiology/Supply Chain

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

ERP system

WMS

Inventory management software

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Hold Coordinator is responsible for administering and managing the facility's product hold program to ensure all non-conforming products, ingredients, packaging materials, and work-in-process inventory are properly identified, segregated, documented, investigated, and dispositioned in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and food safety programs. This role serves as a critical link between Quality, Operations, Warehouse, Production, and Supply Chain teams to minimize risk, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure only safe, compliant product is released to customers.

Position Summary

The Quality Hold Coordinator is responsible for administering and managing the facility's product hold program to ensure all non-conforming products, ingredients, packaging materials, and work-in-process inventory are properly identified, segregated, documented, investigated, and dispositioned in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and food safety programs. This role serves as a critical link between Quality, Operations, Warehouse, Production, and Supply Chain teams to minimize risk, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure only safe, compliant product is released to customers.

Core Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Product Hold Management
• Coordinate and maintain the facility's product hold program.
• Identify, document, and place products on hold when quality, food safety, regulatory, customer, or operational concerns arise.
• Ensure physical and electronic hold controls are established and maintained within inventory management systems.
• Verify held materials are properly labeled, segregated, and secured to prevent unauthorized use or shipment.
• Monitor held inventory daily and maintain accurate hold inventories.

Investigation & Disposition

• Assist in investigations related to product deviations, consumer complaints, food safety concerns, and non-conforming product.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate disposition activities including release, rework, relabeling, donation, destruction, return to supplier, or other approved outcomes.
• Ensure all dispositions are reviewed and approved by authorized personnel prior to execution.
• Follow up on outstanding holds to ensure timely resolution.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records related to product holds, investigations, dispositions, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, USDA regulations (as applicable), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF/BRC requirements, customer specifications, and company policies.
• Prepare reports and metrics regarding product holds, aging inventories, disposition status, and quality trends.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party certification audits.

Inventory Control

• Reconcile held inventory against system records.
• Partner with Warehouse personnel to verify inventory accuracy and location management.
• Monitor inventory aging and elevate concerns regarding prolonged holds.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory verification activities involving held materials.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding held products and disposition status.
• Communicate hold status updates to plant leadership and affected departments.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings involving product quality and food safety concerns.
• Provide training and guidance to employees regarding proper hold procedures and product identification requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve hold management processes, inventory controls, and disposition workflows.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring quality issues.
• Support Quality and Food Safety initiatives focused on waste reduction and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Biology, Microbiology, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, warehouse inventory control, or food safety preferred.
• Experience with non-conforming product management and inventory systems preferred.
• Experience in a co-manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations, and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience using ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and food production processes.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Relocation is not available for the opportunity.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.