QA/Food Safety Trainer - Hana Group

Hana Group is a multi-national company leading sales in pan-Asian cuisine sold in grocery retailers and commerce marketplaces through wholesale distribution. The company has tailored brands under Genji Sushi, Mai Sushi, and Sushi Gourmet providing custom collaborations to our partners and for our customers. Through our distribution brand GHG Logistics, we are able to deliver on our mission of sustainability to local areas with ingredients that make our food healthy, delicious, and affordable. We aim to CARE about the quality of our service, ACT to deliver new concepts for finding pan-Asian cuisine in local areas, DARE to deliver sushi and more in new ways to consumers, and TRUST in our ability to follow through on customer expectations. We participate in E-Verify and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Field Quality Assurance Coordinator to assess, monitor and ensure product quality. In this position, you must have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational and communication skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are a must, as well as the skilled execution of test cases and a passion for quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of quality, food safety and customer requirements ensuring specifications accurately and completely depict the requirements for a product; Review and analyze system and product specifications
• Create and consistently execute test cases (manual and/or automated) and analyze results in a timely manner; Generate logs to document testing phases and defects
• Collaborate with production team to investigate and prevent out of spec products.
• Effectively report the summary, root cause, and corrective and preventive action plan when face with quality & food safety concerns; Be proactive to prevent the item issues
• Facilitate communication between team and management; Work cohesively with the procurement team
• Report progress of vendor/supplier/intercompany-department to direct manager
• Assist food safety & Facility meetings, activities, and maintain meeting minutes; Educate supervisors and managers on corporate safety programs; perform food safety training and maintain documentation
• Approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulation
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Accomplish quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Assure proper execution of Hana Groups, Food Safety Plan and GPM programs
• Implement the existing Food Safety System programs develop by the Food Safety Dept.
• Perform Daily, Weekly and/or Monthly Food Safety routine check that includes monitoring of production and SSOP of Pre & Post operation.
• Represent the company during 3rd Party Certification Audit and State, FDA/USDA Food Safety & Sanitary Inspection
• Work with and assist Hana Group NA Food Safety Dept. to execute Food Safety Procedures in all stores and/or manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, safety, and occupational health OR Bachelors of Science/Bachelors of Arts Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Biology, Microbiology, or closely related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience auditing suppliers of different commodities
• HACCP Certification
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in Quality Processes and Systems (e.g. SOP, SSOP and GMPs etc.)
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to USDA, and FDA registered facilities. Working knowledge of FSMA and impacts to the industries that the company will be working with (preferred)
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, both internal and external to the organization
• Experience with vendor relations in order to achieve goals; Demonstrated proficiency in building effective relationships with outside agencies
• Working knowledge of best practices in quality systems, food safety, and SPC; Knowledge of current regulatory requirements
• The position may require flex schedule as needed, including some weekends and nights
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
• PCQI Certified (preffered)
• SQF Certified (preferred)
• HAACP Certification
• ServSafe Certified (preferred)

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx coverage
• Short Term Disability and Life insurance
• Paid company holidays plus paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive training opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Career growth through internal promotions

Hana Group, North America is an equal opportunity employer.