Quality Assurance Analyst

Lidl US; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Starting pay

Employee discount

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Paid PTO

401K with match

Life insurance

Well-being program

DailyPay

Descripción de la vacante

Lidl US in Arlington, VA is seeking a Quality and Sustainability Analytics Food and Import Specialist to support QA processes and data-driven workflows. You will manage data, develop training materials, and help drive improvements across national and international projects, with emphasis on FSMA compliance and supplier coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of QA practices, and proficiency in Office tools.

Formación

• Knowledge of food science, physics, chemistry or biology and QA practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under general supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsabilidades

• Supports and assists with assigned projects and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements.
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects.
• Assists with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows and project plans.
• Manages work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement.
• Assists in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements.
• Organize and monitor activities per Quality Assurance Standards: sample evaluation, planning and monitoring, feedback facilitation, supplier discussions, and technical support for Purchasing.
• Monitor and implement FSMA/FSVP requirements and other legal and market developments; share information and derive measures.
• Serve as initial contact for internal/external stakeholders on product issues with authorities, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide advisory support to interfacing departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

HACCP Manager Certification

PCQI Certification

Herramientas

SAP

ICIX

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Quality and Sustainability Analytics Food and Import Specialist provides daily operational andadministrative support of QA process and workflow functions to achieve departmental goals.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Supports and assists with assigned projects and/or department data, ensuring it meetspredetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
• Assists with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations,diagrams, workflows and project plans
• Manages work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Assists in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performingbusiness system tests and technical improvements
• Organize and monitor the following activities in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards: sample evaluation, planning and monitoring activities, facilitation feedback and supplierdiscussions, technical support for Purchasing for all quality-related questions, risk assessment ofproducts, analytics results, supplier notifications, notifications from authorities and generalproduct problems
• Monitor and implement legal requirements including importation Foreign Supplier VerificationProgram (FSVP) and all requirements for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Monitor and assess legal and market developments; share relevant information; derive andimplement the necessary measures and produce guidelines
• Serve as an initial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in the case of currentquestions and guidelines in relation to critical problems with products, such as communicationwith the authorities, customers and suppliers
• Provide support for the interfacing departments in an advisory capacity
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and methods of food science, physics, chemistry, or biology, consumerproducts regulations, production and manufacturing processes, and quality assurance practices, orother relevant areas of the retail industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team under general supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• SAP software
• ICIX

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• HACCP Manager Certification
• PCQI Certification

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers lessthan 25% of the time
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $33.66 (with potential to earn $38.74 in the future)
• 10% employee-only discount on purchase at Lidl stores
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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