Qa director Jobs in Topeka, KS

This position is responsible for working both independently and in a team environment to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the process of producing pet food while ensuring adherence to product standards, processing controls and finished product specificationsJob Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.
• Review, follow, and write Job Safety Analysis’s, and safe practices for the area.
• Proper monitoring, documentation and sample collection to meet all Quality Checks done in the area.
• Issue Quality Holds for Non-Conforming product.
• Prepare samples, standards, and solutions accurately.
• maintain the following (laboratory) equipment : GC, HPLC, NIR, pH meter, protein analyzer, ovens, scales, grinders, blenders, 2-way radio & Dishwasher.
• Rotate job responsibilities : Quality Auditor, Runner to get Samples, Shooter performing wet chemistry
• Restocking of chemicals, supplies and glassware.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High-school degree or equivalent is required.

A degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Food Science or the equivalent work experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.