Quality Specialist - job 3 of 6

I have an exciting opportunity for a QA/QC Specialist Long Island NY. This position is based at the corporate office of a company that produces sliced meat and k-12 lunches for one of the largest big-box stores in America. They are recession-proof and have emerged stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, with two facilities already running 24/7 and a third on the way. Employees are well-rewarded for their efforts, and it's a fun, team-oriented place to work, complete with free lunch on Mondays. The company is expanding rapidly.Skills Required:• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food production and processing.• Basic culinary knowledge related to equipment and technical skills.• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and Serve Safe Certification.• Auditing/consulting experience or familiarity with these processes (Department of Health audits, FSSC, AIB, etc.).• Previous experience working with the FDA and USDA.• Demonstrated leadership ability, with a proven ability to influence and drive constructive change across multiple levels.• Strong bias for action, with the ability to see opportunities/risks early and take appropriate actions.• Previous experience working in a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and processing plant environment.• Highly organized and self-motivated with a passion for auditing.• Ability to work independently and travel up to 40% of the time (nationwide).• Understanding of production equipment and processing services.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.