Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator

Bel; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel is seeking a Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator in Nampa, Idaho, to support the Quality Department. This role involves overseeing hygiene, GMP, and monitoring programs, conducting audits for compliance, and collaborating with the Operations team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance within food manufacturing, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on the plant floor with employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality assurance experience in a food/beverage/pharma manufacturing environment.
• GMP and Hygiene certification required.
• Completion or ability to complete Internal Audit training.

Responsibilities

• Focus on good housekeeping practices and hygiene.
• Lead GMP Audits for compliance.
• Deliver training on hygiene/GMPs and QC checks.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

#IWorkForAllForGood

Job Summary

The Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator is responsible for critical support to the Quality Department in various capacities, including oversight of the environmental monitoring, Hygiene, GMP, and proficiency testing programs. This position will lead and participate in internal audits to ensure compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities. The Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator will work closely with Nampa’s Operations team to help ensure clear understanding and focus on hygiene/GMP and QC check requirements. This position helps develop operators and closely partners with the leaders of the Operations team and operators to tactically assure that hygiene/GMP and QC check compliance is met daily.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Focus on good housekeeping practices, hygiene, sanitation, work area clutter
• Work closely with Sanitation Department
• Identifying areas that require cleaning and organization
• Support the Continuous Improvement dept with the 5S program
• Performs, monitors, and tracks hygienic/GMP monitoring programs:
  • Environmental swabbing for pathogens, yeast, and mold
  • Water sampling
  • In-house Microbiological testing
  • SAS testing of ambient air
  • Sampling of compressed air and nitrogen
  • Operator hand swabs
• Lead Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Audits to ensure compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Deliver training to production employees regarding hygiene/GMPs and QC checks
  • Support and train on why this is critical in a FOOD manufacturing factory
• Validates that Quality related procedures are adhered to, through internal auditing, proficiency testing, and new operator training validations
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience in a food/beverage/pharma manufacturing environment is required
• GMP and Hygiene certification
• Completion or ability to successfully complete Internal Audit training
• Previous experience working in quality assurance is strongly preferred
• 6Sigma Green belt certified or the ability to be certified within the first year

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits
• Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and coaching skills
• Must have ability to challenge the status quo in a professional manner
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work 8-12 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time
• Be able to work all shifts (primarily day shift)
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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