Quality Assurance Coordinator – Hatfield Milk

Albertsons Companies

 

Job Description 

 

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety, and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.  A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.[TN1] 

 

Bring your flavor 

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

 

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in dairy products? We're searching for a meticulous Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our milk production facility and uphold our commitment to excellence. As the guardian of quality, you'll oversee every aspect of the production process, from raw milk intake to final packaging, implementing rigorous quality control procedures to guarantee freshness, safety, and consistency. If you have an eagle eye for detail, a passion for dairy, and a dedication to upholding industry standards, then come be a vital part of our team, where every drop of milk reflects our unwavering commitment to quality. Join us in shaping the future of dairy excellence – apply now and pour your skills into a fulfilling career!

 

What you will be doing

 

As the Quality Assurance Coordinator for our milk production facility, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the production process meet strict quality standards. This includes overseeing quality control procedures from raw milk intake to packaging, conducting inspections, implementing corrective actions when necessary, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Your role will involve collaborating with production teams to identify and address quality issues, conducting audits, and continuously improving processes to enhance product quality and safety. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our reputation for excellence in dairy products.

 

The position will be based in Hatfield, PA. 

Main responsibilities

Responsible for plant HACCP and FSMA reporting including data collection, procedure development, and record keeping.  Deal with regulatory and plant personnel ensuring ongoing compliance with a focus on maintaining and improving relationships.  Perform plant floor duties including quality audit inspection record keeping, product sample collection and analysis, HACCP and FSMA updating, compliance, auditing, and active participation in the 5S/Continuous Improvement program.  Collect quality related information from plant floor operators ensuring compliance with quality standard operating procedures.  Develop, implement, and roll out new quality programs (sanitary maintenance, SQF audit gap analysis) to meet corporate quality standards for all US Plants.  Participate in regulatory audits and perform acting QA Manager duties during the QA Manager's absence.  Microbiological analysis; preparation and plating of samples.  Working knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiatives and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)

What we are searching for

High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.  Excellent analytical judgment with confidence to act.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and technical writing skills are required.  Establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.  Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills required.  Energetic, self-motivated, and the ability to manage multiple projects and work with multifunctional teams.  Ability to motivate, lead, and influence various levels of the organization.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.  3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and laboratory experience.  Excellent PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to grasp additional business-related applications. 

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.