Quality Assurance Specialist/Sanitarian - Southport, NC

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.Job DescriptionQuality Assurance Specialist/Sanitarian - Southport, NCThis is an exempt level positionPosition Summary:Manage daily activities of the Southport Plant Food Safety Management System.Coordinate and verify activities conducted at the Southport Plant follow/support the Food Safety Management System.Job Responsibilities:Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the plant Food Safety, Quality Management, and Document Control System (FSMS,QMS ,PT).Serve as an active member of Food Safety teams, up to and including PCQI and Team leader where appropriate, and implements recommendations of the HACCP/Food Safety teams.Assist plant departments with leadership and training to continuously improve the quality and safety of products which are manufactured at the facility.Conduct plant quality and food safety audits (includes GMP audits, internal audits, glass/brittles audits).Participate and lead customer and third party audits including GFSI and Regulatory visits.Assists QFS Manager with Kosher/Halal audits.Conducts OOS investigations as needed.Provides instruction to plant colleagues concerning food safety and quality assurance practices.Take an active role in plant efforts to support operations through critical process thinking and continuous improvement initiatives.Support food safety prerequisite (PRPâs) and Operational Prerequisites (oPRPâs) including a guiding role with pest control and sanitation.Develops and maintains Master Manufacturing Plans (MMPs) for the Southport facility.Schedule and participate in internal audits for multiple ADM facilities.Able to work closely with Federal and State agencies, certification bodies, customers, suppliers and corporate contacts.

Created: 2026-03-04