Quality Control Manager at Trader Joe's Franklin, KY

Comunidade Metodista; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Joe's in Franklin, KY is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead food safety and quality across the Service Center operations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of QA experience and a strong passion for the Trader Joe's concept.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in quality control or food technology, along with HACCP, PCQI, and SQF certifications. The role focuses on vendor compliance, recalls, training, and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in quality control or related field.
• Experience in warehousing with a focus in quality control/assurance.
• HACCP, PCQI, SQF certifications.
• Experience handling recalls and product safety concerns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vendors comply with Trader Joe's Minimum Vendor Requirements throughout the Supply Chain.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed by Service Center teams and operations.
• Support Product Integrity Committee to ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing exposure.
• Manage customer complaint systems and guide service center warehousing and logistics in continuous improvement.
• Initiate corrective action when non-conformances occur.
• Conduct trainings focused on Quality Control processes.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained.
• Recommend measures to improve product quality and quality systems.
• Collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Quality control experience

Warehouse experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality control or food technology

Tools

HACCP

PCQI

SQF

Job description

Quality Control Manager job at Trader Joe's. Franklin, KY.

Who are we?

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With 575 stores nationwide (and growing ), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.

What do we do?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in managing Supply Chain food safety compliance? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!

Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Quality Control Manager has at least 3 years of experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in quality control or food technology is strongly preferred. This role is based in our Service Center in Franklin, KY.

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for:

• Ensuring vendors are in compliance with Trader Joe's Minimum Vendor Requirements throughout the Supply Chain.
• Effectively ensuring food safety compliance standards are being followed by Service Center teams and operations.
• Supporting the Product Integrity Committee to ensure effective regulatory compliance while minimizing exposure of the company.
• Managing customer complaint systems and provide guidance and support to Service Center Warehouse and Logistics teams in continuous improvement objectives.
• Initiating appropriate corrective action when non-conformances occur.
• Conducting trainings with a focus on Quality Control processes.
• Ensuring necessary documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Recommending measures to improve quality of product and quality systems.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

The Quality Control Manager has:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in quality control, food technology, food science, or related combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience working in warehousing with a focus in Quality Control/Assurance.
• HACCP, PCQI, SQF certifications.
• Experience handling recalls and product safety concerns.
• Prior experience in Microsoft Office systems.

Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.