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WBC Assistant Quality Assurance Manager Wawa Beverage Company Custom
Made Careers With Wawa! Our company is as unique as the
individuals who make our company so successful. We are people oriented,
energetic, and forward-thinking. The vast opportunities we are able to offer
truly reflects our individuality and diversity.
After all, theres more than one way to get where youre going. And we invite
you to get there with us. WBC
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager Wawa Beverage Company is recruiting
for an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to be responsible for: Manages
the activities of the Laboratory Analysts to assure support is provided to
dairy operations as necessary: 6-7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
Coordinates work schedules accordingly. Evaluates team on their performance
through interim and annual appraisals. Responsible for employee relation
issues, coaching and development. Implements,
conducts, and monitors quality, microbial, and sensory testing of beverage
and dairy ingredients, finish, and co-packed products. Reviews results and compares to product
specification to ensure product wholesomeness, integrity and compliance to
standards Provides
training to laboratory staff, including new hire training, update training,
and/or new methodology for all test methods. Prepares
annual budget for internal laboratory expenses. Reviews
store and customer product complaints to determine trends of product quality
or food safety issues. Conducts
research and product testing to determine possible root causes. Contacts Production, Marketing and vendor
to determine significance and take appropriate action required to resolve the
issue. Assists QA Manager in implementing
Recall or Removal from Sale and/or halt future distributions of the product
until the issue is resolved. Assists
in providing QA leadership during new product development and pilot testing
for brand ingredients and products. Assists in designing testing protocols
for food products and ingredients including microbial, shelf life, challenge,
and sensory. Develops, reviews
and approves ingredient and nutritional statement labels for compliance to
the FDA and USDA labeling guidelines. Designs,
executes and maintains all regulatory records and procedures to ensure all
the requirements of the Appendix N program for the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
are in compliance. Serves as primary
liaison with the Laboratory Evaluation Officer for the state of PA. Conducts biennial laboratory
inspection/evaluation process with the PA Dept. of Agriculture to assure
certification is maintained.
Implements appropriate corrective action as indicated by the
inspection. Completes all required
documentation. Designs,
executes and maintains all regulatory records for the biennial Interstate
Milk Shippers plant check rating. Administers
the annual PA Dept. of Agriculture split sampling program for Appendix N
testing, coordinating the testing and reporting of all Laboratory Analysts. Develops
and administers annual proficiency testing of all Laboratory Analysts in
aspects of the WBC quality control program that include sensory, physical,
and microbiological based testing. Achieves
and maintains certification from the PA Department of Agriculture as an
approved Laboratory Director. Organizes
and designs lab procedures to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory
Practices (GLP). Coordinates and acts
as subject matter expert for the annual third party GLP audit. Identifies
opportunities for improvement and validate adherence to the standard. Assures
appropriate inventory level of laboratory consumables for smooth operation of
department. Verifies
proper calibration of all laboratory equipment as necessary to comply with
Good Laboratory Practice. Acts
as primary administrator for laboratory information system (LIMS) and MyWawa GMP audit system.
Partners with LIMS vendor and Wawa IT to investigate system issues,
perform updates, and maintain security of the system. Acts as lead person for system
expansion/improvement projects. Verifies
proper maintenance of laboratory equipment according to manufacturer
recommendations. Diagnoses laboratory
equipment malfunctions. Dismantles and
repairs equipment as necessary. Develops
and maintains required laboratory records for SQF, and regulatory compliance
programs. This includes, SQF related
documents, product testing protocols, laboratory training documentation,
laboratory SOP manual, and corrective actions to non-conforming test results.
Participates
in audits of WBC facilities including regulatory, SQF, and third party
customer audits. Assures appropriate and timely corrective action to any
laboratory-related deficiencies identified during such audits. What
youll need to be successful: Bachelors
Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Food Science required At
least 5 years experience in a quality control
laboratory in a dairy environment 3-5
years supervisory experience Strong
knowledge and demonstrated high level of proficiency in laboratory testing
procedures, protocols, and techniques Proven
ability to solve complex problems and the ability to work with various
department leads in a team environment Strong
analytic, judgment, organization, communication, interpersonal and time
management skills Ability
to adapt to an environment of constant change Project
Management experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects with
tight deadlines Proficient
in Excel, Access or other data based tools Willing
to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend work, multiple shifts, and
some holidays For more information about us, our
complete benefit information, and to apply online, please visit www.wawa.com We are dedicated to sustaining the
unique qualities of our company and our opportunities and are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. |
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