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Sr. Quality Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL at Synergy Flavors
Full Job Description
The Sr. Quality Technician will lead the operations of laboratory duties and perform a broad range of tasks to ensure completion of daily quality tests. This role provides collaborative leadership in support of quality functions and leads continuous improvement projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead quality communications internally and cross-functionally to make timely decisions supporting lab and operational functions.
Showcase critical thinking through resolving unexpected issues that arise in day-to-day activities.
Create standard operating procedures for new processes.
Lead investigations from start to finish, ensuring appropriate CA/PA’s are determined.
This may include communicating with external groups such as customers and suppliers.
Provide support for laboratory team
Provide backup for Laboratory Management which may include:
Supporting customer & regulatory audits
Generating/presenting reports, leading presentations, and communicating with Site Leadership
Placing purchase orders to maintain inventory.
Communicating and addressing customer concerns as needed.
Exhibits collaborative leadership cross-functionally, championing multiple programs to ensure site adherence to quality, food safety, and organizational objectives.
Lead, maintain, and conduct training of relevant SOPs with QC Team members and cross-functional partners.
Preferred Professional Experience/Qualifications:
Experience/certificates in HACCP, PCQI, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria.
USDA/ FDA experience desired
Experience with QC related instruments such as pH meters, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC/MS, salt analyzer, KF machine and auto titrators.
Experience analyzing and interpreting information/data and presenting findings to site leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Flexible Scheduling Required: This role may require occasional adjustments to standard working with the flexibility and willingness to adapt to varying schedules as required for business needs.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology and/or Business related field or 5+ years of relevant experience.
Salary range: $24.98 – $31.23
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.
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Title: Sr. Quality Technician
Company: Synergy Flavors
Location: Chicago, IL
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