Quality Assurance Specialist

Ingredion is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Assurance Specialist. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily management of the site’s food safety and quality systems programs and documentation.   

What you will do:

• Accountable for the organization’s development and control of required Quality and Food Safety Management System documentation, including records that demonstrate effective planning, operation, and control of its processes. 

• Managing the effective establishment, implementation, and maintenance of an internal food safety audit program and ISO internal audit program. 

• ​Serving as an active member of the HACCP Team and assisting with program maintenance and updating. 

• Serving as backup to the site FSMA Coordinator and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual. 

• Facilitating the Internal Audit Program.  Reviewing completed audit reports for accuracy and assigning QIAs for any identified non-conformances.  Reviewing closed QIA records for accuracy and completeness. 

• Communicating regularly to plant personnel the status of open QIA and NCR records and tracking performance.  Communicating monthly to site management on QIA and NCR performance. 

• Ensuring immediate reaction and resolution to daily food safety and food quality situations. 

• Supporting the establishment and development of measurable food safety objectives for relevant functions and levels within the organization that are consistent with the food safety policy. 

• Responsibility for training plant employees in GMPs, HACCP, Food Security, etc. 

• Supporting employee training initiatives for Intelex usage. 

• Performing special projects and other duties, as assigned. 

What you will bring: 

• Possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high volume of documents in a fast-paced environment. 

• Have a proven track record in coordinating the development of corrective action plans. 

• Exhibit excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Demonstrate the ability to deliver results in a very challenging and fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to demonstrate analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrate sound project management skills, including multitasking and time management. 

• Participate as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization. 

• Continually model behavior as a highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic. 

• Consistently are proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed. 

• Have a solid understanding of basic business principles. 

Who you are:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Food Industry. 

• Experience with ISO 9001 and Food Safety management systems 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Sound technical ability and experience. 

• ​Experience with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene programs. 

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and experience using quality management, document control, and enterprise software systems.