Quality Assurance Commercialization Specialist

Campbell Soup Company; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with immediate vesting

On-site fitness center

On-site daycare

Employee Store

Volunteer matches

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company is seeking a Quality System Technologist to oversee formula and procedure implementation, ensuring labeling and process compliance. This role collaborates with WHQ and plant teams to launch new products and maintains quality across the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent experience in food microbiology, with strong problem-solving and documentation skills. The position offers growth potential within a large, inclusive foods organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years of related experience in the food industry, microbiology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• 55%: implement product formulas, procedures, and thermal processing requirements including startups and labeling compliance.
• 20%: support cross-functional commercialization of new products.
• 10%: participate in continuous improvement and analyze quality data.
• 10%: investigate incidents, take corrective actions, and support training on quality systems.
• 5%: conduct pre-shipment reviews of records to ensure regulatory compliance and timely product release.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years related experience (food industry, microbiology)

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Quality System Technologist primary role is responsible for all Formula and Procedure implementation. Assures the maintenance of the formula, procedure and labeling compliance required by company policy and regulatory requirements. Maintains plant formula and procedure information received from WHQ to ensure compliance of all process critical and labeling requirements. The Quality System Technologist will work with a cross functional commercialization team comprised of both WHQ and plant functions to launch the manufacturing of new products at the plant. The candidate will have the hands-on opportunity to explore all quality areas of a food manufacturing plant including product realization, system and regulatory compliance, laboratory work, and grow into a technical resource for manufacturing, commercialization, and engineering.

What you will do...

• 1. 55% - Responsible with the implementation of all product formulas, procedures, and thermal process requirements including product startups, special batches, packaging trial and reformulation reviews, label compliance, TPN, E-Note, and RMS administrator.
• 2. 20% - Supports the cross-functional commercialization team in launching new products.
• 3. 10% - Actively participates in continuous improvement activities within systems and the plant. Uses various computer support systems for data analysis, basic analysis and reports of product quality information.
• 4. 10% - Investigates and analyzes incidents and non-conformances, takes corrective action and/or makes recommendations as appropriate for routine incidents. Functions as QA representative on non-routine activities associated with project/team assignments which may including: specification development, quality design support, new product start-ups, training, instrument evaluation or method development, etc. Supports efforts to educate and train the workforce on food quality and safety programs.
• 5. 5% - Conduct pre-shipment reviews of food safety/quality records to assure regulatory compliance, including electronic record review and allow for timely release of product to meet customer service requirements. Conducts reviews and disposition of product requiring micro testing, container integrity evaluations, or Process Safety review/release.

Who you will work with...

• Reporting into Quality Systems Manager

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Bachelor's Degree OR 3+ years related experience in the food industry, microbiology or related field; internship experience may be considered.

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• 5+ years of related experience in the food industry or microbiology
• HACCP & Better Process Control School Certified

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $69,800-$96,000. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.