Kent Quality Foods, Inc . a premier manufacturer of specialty meat products is seeking candidates for the position of Technical Services Coordinator at our Hudsonville location.
Required Skills: Computer proficiency - Excel, Power Point, Word ERP experience (aptitude for business analysis) Detail oriented Strong communication skills - experience with Microsoft Teams and Outlook Well organized, able to work individually and as a collaborative partner Preferred Knowledge & Experience (training will be provided as necessary to the right candidate): Food Safety - GMPs, HACCP training (certification a plus) SOP writing and/or document review FDA/USDA labeling - requirements and operation of labeling software Foodlogiq Optimal - formulations Business Central Job Responsibilities: Help develop and maintain internal programs including, but not limited to, the following: Product Specification Database (Redzone, Spec. & Nutritional) Manufacturing Instructions Product Evaluation Microbiological Monitoring Modeling for support/determination of product shelf life (Combase) Labeling & Nutritional Development (backup) Product Formulation (Optimal) Change Management Coordinator (Backup) Actively engage in the performance and review of the following: Auditing of manufacturing processes Finished product data (product eval program, plant QA data, ops feedback) for opportunities for continuous product quality improvements. Change Management - collaboration with various departments for documenting, testing & implementing changes Cross functional knowledge of organization/departments including Ops, scheduling, QA, RD, warehouse/materials/logistics, purchasing, sales, etc. SPC knowledge preferred but not required Assist with maintenance of systems software and equipment Implementation of specification changes and new products in labeling software Develop ability to troubleshoot and solve issues with formulations in-process Liaise with IT department to maintain and troubleshoot issues with meat analysis equipment (FOSS FoodScan) Answer customer or vendor requests for documentation (Letters of Guarantee, Specifications, etc.) Other tasks may be added as needed This position involves assimilation and management of a large amount of information. A quick learner is preferred, as well as someone willing to put in long hours if required to get the job done. A strong work ethic is highly recommended. Quality experience is not necessary as this will be a technical role within the Quality department. Training in Quality concepts and processes will be provided as needed.
Kent Quality Foods offers a competitive wage and benefits package which includes profit sharing, year-end bonus, 401k) benefit and comprehensive health insurance benefits. Apply online or in person at our Hudsonville Location 3426 Quincy St. Hudsonville MI 49426.
