QA Inspector

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

JOB SUMMARY

 

Inspects for and promote cGMP and SOP compliance in production and the warehouse.  Reviews documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness. Will work closely with operations on identifying GMP failures and promote corrective action completion activities.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

 

• Inspects production facility and personnel for cGMP and SOP compliance.  Inspects work area for cleanliness, organization, possible cross contamination issues, dress code, proper equipment and utensil use, storage, etc.  Notifies proper personnel of non-compliance and follows up for correction.
• Inspects warehouse facility and personnel for cGMP and SOP compliance.  Notifies proper personnel of non-compliance and follows up for correction. 
• Inspects documentation for completion, accuracy and compliance with SOP’s.  These include manufacturing log books, batch sheets, weighing printouts, labels, etc.
• May assist in investigations of quality issues.
• Maintains a QA log book in the West Haven facility for all daily notes and occurrences.
• Inspects and releases equipment for cleanliness prior to the manufacturing of products.
• Assists in employee training, including cGMP’s, SOP’s, HACCP, personal hygiene, dress code.
• Must be able to work in allergen environment including milk, eggs, shellfish, and tree nuts.
• Completes additional tasks and projects as assigned by management.
• Will train new hires on QA Inspector responsibilities when needed.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education, Training:      

 

• Minimum: High School Diploma, GED or Technical School Diploma.
• 1-3 years of inspection experience in a production facility. 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:       

 

• General Knowledge of the food manufacturing process.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees in a productive manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Must be able to complete forms and write in a legible manner.
• Ability to multi-task and bring tasks to completion.
• Must be computer literate and able to learn how to use the company’s computer system.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to perform general math including percentages.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Problem solving abilities.

 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRNOMENTAL ACTIVITY

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

 

• Lab coats/uniforms when on the production floor.
• Safety Glasses when on the production floor.
• Gloves as required.
• “Dust” masks as needed/required.
• Any other PPE as required/recommended.

 

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel required.

 

DISCLAIMER

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work bei