Quality Assurance Analyst

About This Role

The Quality Assurance Analyst ensures that finished products, in-process materials, and production environments meet all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a food manufacturing facility. This role involves analytical testing, supporting food safety programs, and collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure production readiness
• Conduct perfect package checks on applicable production lines and report issues to QA leadership
• Verify food safety preventive controls are in place and functioning properly
• Support and educate team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing practices
• Perform analytical testing using approved laboratory methods and techniques
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
• Perform microbiological and environmental swabbing as required
• Place non-conforming products on hold and partner with leadership to investigate root cause and determine product impact
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot quality and production issues
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, rework, and inefficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform internal audits of facility processes and quality programs
• Act as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to fluently read, write, and communicate in English

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of quality assurance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred

Nice to Have

• 3-5 years of quality assurance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (food or pharmaceutical)
• HACCP training

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits