Quality Assurance Coordinator

Accelera; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for our food production facility to protect product integrity and consumer safety. You will apply HACCP and GMP knowledge to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and ensure all items meet high-quality benchmarks.

The role focuses on inspections, sanitation validation, staff training, and meticulous FSQA recordkeeping to enable audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on QA or Food Safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles, GMPs, and basic microbiology.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs in varied temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-operational inspections and in-process quality evaluations to ensure safety standards.
• Validate sanitation efficacy and oversee environmental monitoring programs to mitigate risks.
• Train production staff on inspection techniques and documentation practices to foster a culture of quality.
• Maintain FSQA records for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety and quality management systems.

Skills

QA experience

HACCP knowledge

GMPs

Basic microbiology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

As a Quality Assurance Specialist in our food production facility, you will serve as a critical guardian of product integrity and consumer safety. By leveraging your expertise in food safety protocols and inspection standards, you will drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes and ensure every item meets our high-quality benchmarks.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Specialist in our food production facility, you will serve as a critical guardian of product integrity and consumer safety. By leveraging your expertise in food safety protocols and inspection standards, you will drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes and ensure every item meets our high-quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive pre-operational inspections and in-process quality evaluations to maintain strict adherence to safety standards.
• Validate sanitation efficacy and oversee environmental monitoring programs to mitigate biological risks.
• Champion a culture of quality by training production staff on precise inspection techniques and accurate documentation practices.
• Maintain meticulous FSQA records to ensure seamless audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze quality deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold rigorous food safety and quality management systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent educational background.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and basic microbiology.
• Physical capability to perform tasks involving standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs in varied temperature environments.

Preferred Skills

• Technical certification or specialized training in food safety management.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor team members in quality procedures.
• Experience utilizing digital or paper-based quality management systems for data tracking.