QualityTechnician

# **Job Description** REPORTS TO: Quality Manager Highly skilled technical position responsible for support of plant’s quality assurance functions. These functions include but are not limited to – assist in maintaining GMP standards, food safety and product security, Real SPC management, defect analysis and data assessment. This position has the authority for assisting the Quality Manager in assignment and control of the various internal quality functions. Directs and coordinates the efforts of assigned Quality Auditors in the absence of the Quality Manager. Completes shift duties of a Quality Auditor when a temporary replacement is required. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY: 1\. Follow all established safety rules and guidelines in the Employee Handbook and as stated in the various safety related training programs. 2\. Responsibility and authority as outlined in the Quality Manual, Operational Procedures and all Instruction Manuals. 3\. Function within the team/ISO environment. 4\. Prepare specified training outlines and conduct or coordinate certain quality and quality-system related training. 5\. Maintain a program of instrument calibration. 6\. Maintain a program for effective follow-up on corrective and preventive actions. 7\. Participate in internal and external documented quality system and GMP audits. 8\. Maintain vendor records and supply data and reports (COAs) as required. 9\. Write and / or coordinate the writing of and assist in implementation of procedures, policies and instructions. 10\. Place on hold any suspect product and communicate issues to the QA manager, supervisors, and leads as needed. 11\. Release any HFI product once disposition has been determined by Material Review Board. Duties and Responsibilities may also include the following as required: 1\. All duties and responsibilities of a Quality Lead. 2\. Assist with or coordinate activities regarding automatic inspection devices. 3\. Travel to customer, vendor or other job-related locations. 4\.