Quality Assurance Analyst 2

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Quality Assur Analyst 2

Title Description:

Quality Assurance Analyst 2

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Sup, Quality-CA; Sup, Quality-NC

Supervises:

Approved Date:

9/7/2023 10:25:52 AM

Date Last Edited:

2/22/2024 4:04:33 PM

Locations:

CA Chico; NC Mills River

Function:

Brewery

Business Entity:

SNBC Chico Brewery; SNBC Mills River Brewery

Cost Center:

Quality

Employee Type:

Full Time

Age Requirement:

18+

Employee Supervisory Classification:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Analyst 2 will contribute to and perform routine testing and analysis of product and processes throughout the brewery.  This role collaborates internally to report quality findings to brewery team members as appropriate. In addition to the day-to-day quality duties, a key focus of this role is to recommend actions that serve to protect our brand quality. 

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Accurately analyze in-process and finished products, appropriately escalate out of specification results/trends and recommend/take action on corrective/preventative action

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Maintain product quality through contributions to good manufacturing practices, product specifications, and quality procedures; complete tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure compliance with quality standards

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Contribute positively to production (brewing & packaging) processes, delivering superior internal customer service; isolate and contain product that does not meet quality standards

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Lead quality and seek to protect and elevate the brand at all times

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Contribute to lab equipment reliability programs; calibrate, maintain and repair equipment to ensure instruments are operational and reliable

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Proactively identify and prioritize improvements that drive quality and minimize waste and inefficiency without compromising or missing the day-to-day needs of the quality department

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Communicate effectively across departments and time zones; provide concise, organized, and complete information/recommendations

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Is able to prioritize and take action independently and with limited supervision

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Draws conclusions from information; effectively informs necessary individuals of decision path and recommends actions

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Contributes to the Sierra Nevada safety culture by recommending safety improvements and modeling safe behavior

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Synthesizes technical knowledge of area to understand how objectives, tasks, job duties, or problems influence other departments

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Capable of explaining the "why" behind "what" for routine job tasks; understands how individual job tasks fit into the broad picture of what we do

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Demonstrates awareness of department impact on business throughout the company and greater community

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Demonstrates a clear understanding of relevant KPIs; is able to link actions taken to results achieved

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(Chico, CA requirement only) This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies.  All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

No travel required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in science, analytical, or food related discipline

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or

or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved

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2 years

Experience in quality assurance and quality control in a production environment

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and

2 years

Previous experience in a brewery or manufacturing environment

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2 years

Experience in some or all of the following areas:

o Food/beverage microbiology

o Glass and packaging material quality & integrity testing

o Development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

o Food/beverage sanitation & chemical hygiene

o Independent work & teamwork

o Gas chromatography

o Workflow optimization

o Root cause analysis or other complex problem-solving techniques

o Statistical Process Control (SPC)

o HACCP, internal audits, and good manufacturing practices (FSMA, cGMP)

o Risk assessment and risk management

o Continuous improvement activities and methods

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Strong team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization

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Ability to champion innovative approaches that lead to improved business performance

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Achievement oriented and well organized in meeting business and team objectives

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Ability to demonstrate high level of skills in data collection & analysis to facilitate effective problem solving

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Advanced knowledge of brewery practices in brewing, packaging, microbiology, and/or food safety

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Sitting - Occasionally
• Walking - Constantly
• Standing - Constantly
• Bending (Waist) - Frequently
• Bending (Neck) - Frequently
• Lifting - Frequently (35 lbs)
• Carrying - Frequently (35 lbs)
• Pushing - Frequently (55 lbs)
• Pulling - Frequently (55 lbs)
• Squatting - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Crawling - Rarely
• Twisting (Waist) - Frequently
• Twisting (Neck) - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Indoors - Constantly
• Outdoors - Rarely
• Humid - Occasionally
• Work near toxic or caustic chemicals - Frequently
• Exposure to fumes & airborne particles - Occasionally
• Working at heights of more than 6' - Rarely
• Exposure to extreme cold - Occasionally
• Exposure to extreme heat - Rarely
• Exposure to wet environments - Frequently
• Extreme changes in temperature - Rarely
• Work near loud noises - Frequently
• Work near loud noises requiring ear protection - Frequently
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequently
• Risk of electrical shock - Rarely

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.