Location: Hesston, KS
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs entail roles focused on ensuring that products or services meet established standards and customer expectations. People in QA positions are responsible for designing testing processes, creating test plans, identifying defects, and preventing defects by examining the production process. They aim to enhance product reliability and actively work to maintain quality consistency. QA roles often require keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of both product specifications and customer needs. QA is an integral part of product development and maintenance, bridging the gap between the manufacturing processes and the end users to ensure a satisfactory experience.
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.
daily task in evaluating ingredients and backs food-safety and quality characteristics in finished products. Location: Topeka, KS Work Arrangements: onsite, 100% In this role you will: Partner with Quality Manager in developing and delivering on the site's Quality Pillar Master Plan Lead personnel responsible for product formulations, supplier compliance, quality systems software, and lab equipment maintenance and calibrations Drive accountability in team performance based on safety, quality, reliability, cost and sanitation standards Be the lead technical resource for quality teams across the site and support skill building through Smucker Quality Management Systems (SQMS) and High-Performance
Organization (HPO) design principles Support the technical services group by communicating ingredient substitutions, process modifications and in-plant test observations and evaluations Address quality concerns and lead root cause analysis to drive towards a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture Maintain key quality records in compliance with regulator 3rd party agencies Review documentation of process critical control points to ensure that legal standards are being met and that substandard product is contained Maintain open communication with the production team to ensure integrity of raw materials and finished product.
Conduct applicable process/system audits (on-line and in
reports) to ensure that the individual unit operations are in conformance with the site quality procedures Investigate and report customer and vendor complaints Manage hold inventories and their reconciliation among various inventory systems Participate in finished product holds and sample collection Recommend and implement quality and laboratory training topics to improve technicians skills and/or manufacturing processes The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or a related field3+ years of manufacturing operational experience Experience managing teams in a high-performance work environment Understand basic concepts of chemistry and microbiology Ability to effectively trouble-shoot and make proactive decisions Ability to work a flexible schedule (support site through key issues as needed)Additional skills and experiences that we think would make someone successful in this role: Experience in food processing and/or manufacturing Learn More About Working at Smucker Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In #LI-KK1#INDSA
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. •Formulates and maintains quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals. •Interprets quality control philosophy to key personnel in organization. •Coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
•Provides inspection activity for product throughout production cycle. •Applies total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department. •Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials,
facilities, and products. •Designs and implements quality control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers. •Investigates and corrects customer concerns regarding quality.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises employees in the Quality Control Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications •Problem Solving/Research & Analysis. •Attention to detail.
•Strategic Thinking. •Results Driven. •Leadership. •Customer Focus. •Technical Capacity.
•Communication Proficiency. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B. A. ) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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