QA Specialist II - Kelly Services

Madison, WI 53558

About the Job

Kelly Science has an Immediate opening for a QA Specialist II for our growing client in Madison, WI

Full-time
Direct Hire
Salary: $65,000-$85,000

Position Overview: The QA Specialist II will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of products by managing and improving quality assurance programs. This role requires a hands-on approach to process optimization, team collaboration, and adherence to regulatory and company standards. The QA Specialist II will report to the Quality Manager and work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Oversight:
- Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, etc.) and company policies.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to HACCP, SQF, and other certification programs.
- Lead investigations and root cause analyses for non-conformances and customer complaints.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain and update quality assurance documentation, including SOPs, training materials, and inspection reports.
- Compile data for trend analysis and prepare reports for management review.
- Ensure traceability of materials and products through accurate record-keeping.
Process Optimization:
- Identify areas for improvement in production and quality systems, proposing and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production teams to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Assist in the validation and verification of new processes and products.
Training and Leadership:
- Conduct training sessions for staff on quality standards, allergen management, and food safety protocols.
- Serve as a mentor to junior QA staff, providing guidance and technical expertise.
- Support the Quality Manager in driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Customer and Vendor Management:
- Assist in preparing for and hosting customer and third-party audits.
- Monitor vendor performance and compliance with quality requirements.
- Manage and resolve quality-related issues with suppliers and customers effectively.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
3+ years of experience in quality assurance in food and beverage manufacturing.
Certifications in PCQI, HACCP, and SQF preferred.
Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and food safety standards.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Work Environment: This position may require standing for extended periods, working in a production environment, and occasional travel to vendor or customer sites. Flexibility to work non-standard hours may be necessary during audits or special projects.

Why Join Us? We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where quality and innovation drive success. As a QA Specialist II, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our processes and products while advancing your career within a growing organization.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly^® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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