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Quality Assurance Coordinator

Quality Assurance Coordinator

J.M. SmuckerBuffalo, NY, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Milk-Bone is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team. This position helps to keep our quality system audit-ready through document review and record-keeping. This position will report directly to the Associate Quality Manager.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions with attention to detail.
  • Ability to proofread and call out discrepancies in both written and digital formats.
  • Able to work both independently and on a team.
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter must be able to manage time effectively.
  • Clear and concise communication skills.
  • General experience with Microsoft environment, including Word and Excel.
  • Willingness to give and receive feedback.
  • This is a Monday Friday daytime position with required weekend overtime hours on Saturday and Sunday (12-15 weekends per year; flex schedule 4+ hours per weekend day).
  • Must be able to comprehend and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and general instructions.
  • Knowledge of GFSI, BRC, and FSMA requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Audit paperwork and computer entries for inbound materials.
  • Participate in the site quality system as a Smucker Key Element Owner.
  • Communicate with vendor contacts as needed.
  • Maintain document organization and retention to support company requirements.
  • Participate in internal audits of the production floor as part of the Food Safety Program.
  • Train on inspection, testing, and documentation of inbound raw material receipt as needed.
  • Responsible for "audit-ready" program management as assigned.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing enhancements to quality processes and systems.
  • Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective / preventive action (CAPA) processes to address non-conformances or recurring issues.
  • Develop and deliver training for employees on GMPs, SOPs, and quality-related topics; maintain training records and ensure compliance with schedules.
  • Monitor supplier performance and assist with supplier audits; review and maintain vendor certificates, including COAs and specifications.
  • Compile and analyze quality data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and compliance gaps; prepare and distribute quality metrics reports.
  • Act as a liaison during third-party audits (e.g., BRC, GFSI) and regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA); ensure proper documentation and follow-up for findings.
  • Manage the "hold and release" program, ensuring timely disposition of materials and products.
  • Collaborate with the sanitation team to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards, support verification activities.
  • Monitor and maintain calibration records for lab and quality inspection equipment, coordinate calibration schedules.
  • Oversee the review, revision, and distribution of controlled documents to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Support the investigation and resolution of customer complaints related to product quality; document findings and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
  • Achieve PCQI certification; coordinated and sponsored by the company.
  • Physical Requirements

  • The employee must be able to walk, stand, squat or kneel and to bend on an occasional basis
  • The employees must occasionally lift / push / pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 10-15 pounds on a regular basis
  • The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairways a regular basis
  • Requires the ability to frequently push and pull carts long distances.
  • The employee must be able to work in a hot bakery environment
  • The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, flour, and yeast materials
  • Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Compensation The range for this position is $26-$27 / hour.

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