QA Technologist

Company: CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary

The QA Technologist is responsible for completing product analysis and compliance reports for the CKE Quality Assurance Product Compliance Program. This role provides technical support to CKE's Product Development teams by assisting in reviewing, handling and preparing procedures of existing products or reintroducing products through laboratory and test kitchen analysis.

Essential Functions

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Monitors supplier's Finished Product production documents to ensure compliance to CKE Finished Product Specification and contacts suppliers to discuss and resolve quality problems
• Produces Product Compliance Reports and communicates findings to CKE Quality Assurance Team and supplier's Quality Assurance Department
• Maintains databases containing QA product data
• Executes research projects and produces reports as assigned by QA Management
• Monitors test kitchen and lab inventory through ordering products
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
• Attends training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements
  • Two (2) of experience in Food Processing, Quality Assurance or Product Development
  • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Food Science, Biology, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Must have a strong knowledge of Food Safety Programs (HACCP, GMPs etc), and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Must be knowledgeable in various food product/processing principles, restaurant equipment & preparation systems
  • Must have practice and/or working knowledge of product inspections and analysis
  • Must have good organization, problem solving skills
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must have a strong understanding of Statistics, specifically statistical process control
  • Must be proficient with computers and applicable programs
    
    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    
    • Corporate Office fast paced, high volume of activity and a deadline driven environment
    • Food production facilities, restaurants and test kitchens
      
      PHYSICAL DEMANDS
      
      • Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer
      • Travels as needed approximately ten (10)% between offices (no field work)

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