Quality Specialist 1

• Follow prescribed PPE safety and clothing requirements for the designated work areas. 

• Ensure all suppliers and vendors comply with relevant ISO and food safety standards.   

Quality: 

• This position shall work with the North American Quality team to resolve any critical quality issues as defined by the US Quality Director, Plant Director, or Quality Supervisor.  

• Ensure incoming bulk materials, such as grains, GNS and sweeteners, are in compliance with specifications. 

• Execute incoming inspections on packaging materials, including glass, corks, closures, etc. 

• Comply with all GMP, ISO, and Food Safety standards in place at the facility. 

• Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to resolve identified quality risks.   

• Perform analytical analyses on product using DMA’s, Refractometers, Turbidimeters, etc. 

• Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within Company.  

• Conduct multiple on-line checks of the process and production of finished product, ensuring package quality.  

• Operate and support calibrations and verifications all quality instrumentation as needed. 

• Conduct sensory analysis on appropriate distillery and bottling samples  

• Place any non-conforming product on hold pending final disposition from the Quality Supervisor or Quality Director.  

• Collect and analyze data from any issues occurring on-line for RCA investigations.  

• Input testing data into relevant quality systems.  

• Perform any other duties as assigned by management 

Efficiency: 

• Ensure all required product and package testing is completed in a timely manner and meets the needs of Packaging Operations.  

• Participate in cost saving measures, including supporting continuous improvement projects.  

• Ensure all testing and equipment records are accurately completed and stored per retention policy. 

Key Relationships 

Internal:  

• Americas Quality Team 

• Quality Supervisor 

• Quality Director - US 

• Packaging Director 

• Packaging Department 

• Plant Director 

• Distillery Quality  

External:   

• Raw material suppliers/vendors 

• Packaging suppliers/vendors 

• 3PL 

Experience Required 

• A minimum of 0-3 years’ experience in Quality Control.  

• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience with Microsoft Excel.  

• Experience in beverage alcohol is a plus. 

• Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing techniques a plus. 

• Experience with developing/documenting procedures/methods.  

• Experience working with high performance teams.  

• Experience with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and FSSC 22000, or other food safety certification(s), a plus.  

Education / Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related field 

• Or an Associates Degree in a science (or related field) with additional relevant experience 

Skills  

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills are preferred  

• Analysis of statical data. Experience with Minitab (or something similar) is preferred.  

• High attention to details 

• Ability to problem solve 

• Effective verbal and written communicator, to include interaction with internal and external customers.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 

• A working knowledge of TTB regulations, ISO requirements and Food Safety processes to include HACCP is a plus. 

Managerial  

Other 

Essential Job Functions  

• Must have the ability to multi-task in a high-speed manufacturing environment to meet production demands.  

• Problem solving skills, attention to detail and customer service orientation are essential functions of this role. 

• Physically able to navigate a plant/production environment – including the climbing of stairs, elevated walkways etc. 

• Willingness to work independently on off-shifts, weekends and holidays, as necessary.