Quality Assurance (QA) Administrative Coordinator (3rd Shift, Mon-Fri/9PM - 5:30AM, Weekends As Needed Peak Season, Diff Pay)

Job DetailsJob Location: Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203Salary Range: $24.00 - $31.00 Hourly



POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensures all records pertaining to HACCP, Pre-requisite programs and SSOPs are reviewed for accuracy and any deficiencies are identified.  Supply ordering for Quality related equipment, supplies and services.  Reporting of internal and external Quality and Production related metrics.

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-shipment - Conducts pre-shipment review of all HACCP and pre-requisite program records, ensuring the Food Safety and Quality of products manufactured at the Everett facility.  Completes applicable paperwork.
Identifies deficiencies and issues corrective action notifications, as needed as well as initiating quality hold product as necessary.
Reporting – Communicates internal metrics to Plant Leadership and Corporate Kettle Leadership.  These include Controllable Incidents, Complaints.  Trend data as necessary.
Ordering - Manages all orders through procurement system in support of the QA Department.  Receives orders for payment.
Inventory - Maintains vendor and equipment records for future orders and manages QA supply inventory.
Document Control – Archives records in line with KC Corporate requirements.  Keeps accurate records and ensures documents are maintained audit-ready.
Issue maintenance requests as required.
Assists with updates to SOPs, SSOPs, Quality Programs as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

2-year technical degree or 4-year college program in Food Science, Quality or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge and understanding of HACCP and USDA/FDA regulations
HACCP certification preferred
Inventory and database management experience preferred
Ability to identify and create processes and write procedures
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Works, Excel
Thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere; open to change and creating change
Computer skills – extensive knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and an e-mail system (Outlook)

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Ability to multitask with an extremely high level of attention to detail
Effective time management skills
High level of personal initiative, self-driven, action and results-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, generates enthusiasm and builds effective working
relationships at all levels
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results
Ability to effectively prioritize and get things done!

Required attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
Passionate about food
Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect

As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:

Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
Create a culture of accountability & performance
Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Plan work, track results and resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
Position has little to no contact with customers.
Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

Compensation: $24/hr plus any applicable differentials based on shift

Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Life Insurance and Disability Leave
Tuition Assistance

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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