Quality Specialist - job 1 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.