Quality Assurance Analyst

Who We Are:

GloryBee started in 1975 with a dream of providing natural, healthy ingredients for the people of our community. Now in our second generation of leadership, our family-owned and operated business strives to be the preferred partner of True Source certified honey and other high-quality natural and organic ingredients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, while using our business as a force for good. We seek team members who have an affinity for natural ingredients, healthy living and genuine relationships. Our culture is very community oriented; we are sustainable, we are stewards of the land and of the people, and we are committed to paving a way to a profitable future. Our vision is a healthy world where bees and people thrive. We have over 50 employees in our Eugene, Oregon headquarters and manufacturing facility. Won't you join us?

 

Your Contributions to the Team:

Are you committed to your values and take pride in being respected for your work ethic? Do you crave new information and enjoy the experience of continuous improvement?

The Quality Assurance Analyst role is to execute activities in support of the internal supplier quality management and product management programs while ensuring a risk-based approach is used in ensuring supplier and product compliance with GloryBee programs and regulatory standards. The Specialist provides departmental support and serves as a liaison between Quality Assurance, Purchasing and Sales departments.

This role is based out of our Production Facility located at 1680 Irving Road in Eugene, Oregon and the typical work week for this full-time salaried position, is Monday - Friday, with some outside business hours and weekend requirements. Typical job duties include:

• Conducts a desk audit review of supplier documentation to aid in new supplier approvals
• Responsible for processing existing and new supplier approval workflow and updating/maintaining vendor master data
• Determines risk of supplier and existing ingredient by performing a supplier review, a risk-based hazard analysis and food safety plan review, working with supplier and Purchasing to mitigate risks
• Performs aseptic sampling of products and facilitates appropriate testing based on outlined specifications and priorities
• Performs organoleptic testing on products for flavor, odor, and other physical characteristics
• Reviews documentation to ensure products meet the expectations of the company and customers; creates Certificates of Analysis (COA) based on tests, vendor information and customer needs
• Performs production line quality checks as required
• Prepare samples for retention and for clients, prospects and suppliers
• Prepare and ship samples to outside laboratory for 3rd party testing.
• Interpretation of lab results and data entry into ERP.
• Performs in-house physical testing for pH, moisture, Brix and color
• Other additional duties and projects as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in Food or Nutritional Science, Microbiology or Chemistry. Professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3 years of experience in a QA role; prior food industry experience preferred
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint (page formatting, templates creation, basic graphs, emailing, etc)
• PCQI and HACCP trained or ability to be trained within 6 months of hire
• Excellent knowledge of Supplier Preventive Controls related to Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
• Ability to navigate internal, customer and supplier portals for document administration (Tracegains, Repositrak, etc.)
• Prior MRP or ERP system knowledge; X3 highly desired
• Able to collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of allergens, natural foods and organic industry desired
• Strong problem-solving and research skills
• Detailed and accurate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage short and long term projects, prioritizes workflow while allowing for flexibility

 

Why You Should Join GloryBee:

• Dynamic, forward thinking company that is passionate about healthy living, sustainability and quality, natural ingredients and products
• Rewards and recognition for superior performance
• Collaborative environment fostering teamwork and accountability
• Opportunity to work for a company that positively impacts people's lives
• Exceptional benefits program including medical, dental and vision, along with healthy living reimbursements, generous 401(k) match, competitive paid time off and liberal holiday schedules
• Visit our website to learn more https://glorybee.com/careers

 

We are tobacco and drug free (to include marijuana) at GloryBee.