Clyde's Donuts · 2 weeks ago
QA ANALYST
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Responsibilities
Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports as required.
Develop and implement databases, data analytics and/or other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Provide technical assistance and training as required to support the implementation of SPC to meet customer and internal requirements.
Develop and deliver training in SPC.
Review and create where needed, operation and work instructions related to SPC.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems as required.
Determine product, raw ingredient, and packaging acceptability in comparison to specifications and company procedures
Maintain, calculate, and update finished product specifications
Research root causes of in-process and post-production nonconformities
Track and trend data to understand relationship between production data and patterns observed
Perform analysis of data gathered during finished product characteristic (size, weights, temperatures) and incoming raw ingredient characteristic checks
Work collaboratively with all departments to identify areas of improvement throughout the production process
Enforce Quality & Food Safety expectations and report issues to the Director Quality Assurance and the Director Food Safety, and/or Production Managers/Supervisors
Identify and place nonconforming product on hold if necessary
Provide coverage for Quality Technicians if needed
Complies with all Food Safety Requirements including GMPs when in production areas and reports all food safety or quality issues to supervisor or Food Safety department.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the application of statistical methods in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations - knowledge of SPC and Sensory statistical techniques
Comfortable in a lab and a plant environment
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Knowledge of business analytic tools and statistical software, i.e. PowerBi, MiniTab or similar
Ability to work with small instruments and or equipment for measurements or readings
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree (Mathematics, Statistics, or Food Science preferred)
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus, but not required
Benefits
Medical plan options including HMO, PPO and HDHP with H.S.A
Dental Plan. Two plan options.
Vision plan.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability plan (Company paid).
Long-term disability plan (Company paid).
Group term life and AD&D insurance (Company Paid).
Voluntary insurance plans Including life, AD&D, accident, and critical illness.
Generous paid time off benefits and 7 holidays.
401(k) plan including 4% matching contribution and immediate vesting.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Various leaves of absence programs for life’s emergencies.
Clean, modern, and safe facilities.
Company-provided uniforms and an annual safety shoe subsidy.