Quality Systems Specialist — QMS & Food Safety

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Paterson (WA); On-site; USD 37,277 - 48,505; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Coverage including medical

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Wine Discounts

Job summary

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to develop, update, and sustain the SMWE Quality Management System through policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with required industry and third‑party accreditation standards.

The role focuses on maintaining QMS procedures, improving food safety programs, and coordinating audits in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment. A relevant education background and administrative experience are required for 21+ year‑olds in

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• At least two years of administrative experience required.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, Food Safety regulations, Quality System Requirements, and CAPA processes.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated and/or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of documentation systems and controlled documentation processes.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects, work independently and in a team, and balance competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System and implement relevant QMS procedures.
• Collaborate with management to improve SMWE's Food Safety, Traceability, Pest Prevention, and Sanitation Programs.
• Serve as liaison between document authors, approvers, and reviewers.
• Participate in FDA, corporate, and internal audits, as well as cross‑functional teams.
• Perform quality control review and editing of documents before uploading to the document management system.
• Implement documentation and change control using electronic documentation and change control software.
• Review and analyze proposed changes to controlled documentation.
• Conduct training for new hires on governance processes, document submission requirements, and new or revised policies and procedures.
• Review and help edit technical documents.
• Coordinate customer requests, document review processes, status updates, and milestones through completion.
• Support training activities, track training status for various departments, assist with third‑party document review activities, and coordinate work with adjacent departments as needed.

Skills

Quality Management

Document Control

FDA Regulation

Quality System Requirements

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to develop, update, and sustain the SMWE Quality Management System through policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with required industry and third‑party accreditation standards.

The role focuses on maintaining QMS procedures, improving food safety programs, and coordinating audits in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment. A relevant education background and administrative experience are required for 21+ year‑olds in