Manufacturing Quality Specialist - QA & Compliance Lead

Hawkins, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support QA programs focused on food safety, product safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. Duties include SOP development, internal audits, training, batch record reviews, and third-party testing.

The role involves assisting with audits, implementing quality standards, and supporting disposition of raw to finished goods, with salary in the stated range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO/SQF/GMP) preferred.
• Experience with analytical test methodologies and result interpretation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Writes and reviews SOPs and other quality system documentation; prepares and maintains technical documentation in support of QA programs.
• Conducts internal audits of the facility to assure standards are met, and to identify deficiencies; completes audit follow-up to assure effectiveness of improvements.
• Assist with development and delivery of training on quality related topics.
• Provide support for review of batch records, cleaning records, conducting line clearances, and other production support.
• Perform and/or facilitate third party product testing on raw materials, in-process and final product.
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
• Support investigation processes and leads investigations as necessary.
• Provide disposition for the receipt, inspection, and release of raw, in – process, finished product, packaging materials and processing aids.

Skills

Analytical testing experience

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support QA programs focused on food safety, product safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. Duties include SOP development, internal audits, training, batch record reviews, and third-party testing.

The role involves assisting with audits, implementing quality standards, and supporting disposition of raw to finished goods, with salary in the stated range and a comprehensive benefits package.