Quality Coordinator

Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Position Summary

The Quality Coordinator supports the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role works closely with production, sanitation, and operations teams to ensure product quality standards are met and food safety programs are effectively implemented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining food safety and quality systems to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Assist in verifying the effectiveness of food safety plans, GMPs, sanitation programs, preventive maintenance programs, equipment calibration programs, pest control programs, and employee training programs.
• Work directly with production management, supervisors, and team members to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate food safety and quality information to management and support corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain databases and records for ingredients, packaging materials, suppliers, and finished products.
• Request, review, and maintain supplier and vendor documentation.
• Manage document control systems and maintain accurate food safety and quality records.
• Review food safety, quality, production, and regulatory documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with employee training on food safety, quality standards, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and company policies.
• Support laboratory and quality teams with daily activities and resolution of food safety and quality concerns.
• Conduct facility inspections and direct observations to verify compliance with food safety procedures, GMPs, and operational standards.
• Review and analyze quality and food safety data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, food manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP principles, and quality systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work varying hours and overtime as needed to support business operations.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Food Safety & Quality Focus
• Organization & Documentation
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Collaboration
• Accountability & Reliability