Quality Assurance Specialist (food industry) - Work From Home

As a Quality Assurance Specialist at Twoconnect, you'll be responsible for implementing the BRC Quality System according to BRC standards, preparing for BRC audits, and ensuring compliance through regular reviews of the Quality Management System (QMS). You're also tasked with monitoring food safety and quality control procedures, conducting internal audits, and analyzing quality data to drive improvements.

To qualify for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Twoconnect, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a similar discipline, complemented by at least five years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry. A strong background in food microbiology and quality management systems is essential.

At Twoconnect, the development of our Quality Assurance Specialists is highly prioritized. You'll benefit from training and development programs designed to refine your skills and enhance your knowledge of industry trends and regulations, ensuring that you remain at the forefront of food safety practices.

A Quality Assurance Specialist at Twoconnect will conduct internal audits and prepare for BRC audits. You'll monitor compliance with food safety standards and identify non-conformities that need to be addressed in order to uphold the organization's quality standards.

Working from home as a Quality Assurance Specialist with Twoconnect offers flexibility and the opportunity for a better work-life balance, allowing you to carry out your responsibilities from a comfortable environment while still effectively managing quality assurance tasks remotely.

Absolutely! When answering this question, highlight your previous roles where you implemented or managed BRC standards. Detail specific audits you've prepared for, any challenges faced, and how you overcame them to ensure compliance.

It's essential to stay informed about food safety regulations. Discuss methods such as attending industry seminars, subscribing to relevant publications, or participating in professional networks. Emphasize your proactive approach to continuous learning.

Mention any specific tools or software you've utilized for quality management, such as document control systems or quality data analysis software. Explain how these aided your work in improving compliance and quality assurance processes.

In your response, outline your process for preparing for audits, from creating checklists based on BRC standards to coordinating with teams involved. It's also good to mention how you ensure follow-up on any non-conformities you discover.

Share a systematic approach where you first document the finding, notify relevant parties, and develop a corrective action plan. Stress the importance of transparency and collaboration among teams to resolve issues efficiently.

Discuss the key metrics such as defect rates, compliance scores, or customer feedback you focus on when assessing quality performance. Explain how analyzing these metrics aids in identifying areas needing improvement.

Detail a training approach that revolves around interactive methods—like hands-on workshops, mentoring, or using training modules. Highlight your ability to adapt training styles to suit different learning preferences.

Explain your commitment to continuous improvement. Identify how you gather feedback, analyze data, and implement changes. Providing an example of a process improvement project you led can reinforce your answer.

Your answer should reflect the critical nature of quality assurance in safeguarding public health, maintaining product consistency, and complying with regulations. Illustrate your passion for enhancing food safety standards.

Be prepared to share a specific instance where you faced a quality issue, how you diagnosed the problem, the steps you took to resolve it, and the positive impact your resolution had on your organization.