Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Glanbia  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
 

The Opportunity
As a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing Quality Systems across the Glanbia network. You will support our Quality Assurance and Quality Control team, managing multiple tasks on tight timelines to meet customer requests.This permanent position will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and duties include but are not limited to the following; 

Key Responsibilities

• Certified SQF Practitioner: Maintain and enhance our Food Safety & Quality Programs.
• Manage Key QMS Programs: Oversee EMP, CAPA, Sanitation, Pest Control, auditing, and more.
• Floor QA Duties: Perform QA tasks and cover for the QA Supervisor when needed.
• Document Development: Collaborate with the QA Manager and Supervisor to create and revise SOPs, Specifications, SDS, Allergen Statements, and more.
• Report Generation: Produce various QMS-related reports.
• CAPA System: Key user of the Intelex system, conducting root cause analysis and managing corrective/preventive actions.
• Customer Requests: Handle shelf-life extension requests promptly.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare and review responses to internal and external audits, and develop action plans for corrective actions.

• Leadership: Lead team members and represent the department in cross-functional meetings.
• Issue Escalation: Ensure timely resolution of Quality System issues.
• Team Collaboration: Work with all levels of personnel to resolve quality, technical, and service-related issues.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years in a related role with exposure to audits and Quality Systems.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in HACCP, SQF, SAP, and MS Office Suite.

• Physical Activity: Regularly involves talking, listening, sitting, and using hands and fingers. Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, and climbing.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and perform moderate physical activity.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to moderate noise levels, humidity, intense heat and cold, and mechanical moving parts.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Carlsbad, CA and is fully onsite.

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.  Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.  The annual salary for California-based employees for this role is $75,000 - $85,000. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.