Quality Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

The Quality Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the execution and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems within the manufacturing facility. This position ensures that products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements by coordinating quality documentation, monitoring production practices, and facilitating corrective actions. The Quality Coordinator works cross-functionally with production, sanitation, and lab teams to ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI standards (e.g., SQF).

Responsibilities of the Position :

• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Management System (QMS)
• Monitor and audit daily production activities for compliance with quality and food safety programs (GMPs, CCPs, SOPs)
• Coordinate documentation and record-keeping for QA programs, including environmental monitoring program, sensory evaluation program, publish finished good COAs for external distribution; populate client ERP with quality batch record attributes as necessary
• Adjust, review and support records and inspections with Qwerks
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., SQF, FDA, customer) by preparing documentation and participating in audit activities
• Manage monthly internal inspection program and observations action register
• Investigate product quality issues, deviations, and non-conformances; assist in root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA)
• Track quality metrics and generate routine reports on non-conformances and on-hold non-controllable food and packaging components
• Escalate quality trends to Quality Supervisor and Manager
• Maintain inventory and submit PO requisitions for quality tools and supplies
• Assist in training team members on food safety and quality policies, procedures, and best practices
• Coordinate product inspections, sampling, verifications, and release activities alongside lab or QA technicians
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, and external labs as needed regarding product testing, COAs, and specifications
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to quality and food safety performance
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

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