Title: Manufacturing QA Coordinator (1ACIJP00004038)

Location: 1500 – 124th Ave N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005

Duration: 04 months Contract + Possible Extension

Pay rate: $45/hr.

Shift: The hours for this role are 7am - 3:30pm. Candidate must be open to work swing and graveshifts when necessary for audits and training. Notice will be provided.

Candidate must also be open to work overtime as needed.

Description

• *CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE EMPLOYED FOR AN INDIFINITE DURATION WITHOUT UNLIMITED WORK AUTHORIZATION.

Interview process will be 1 team’s interview. If the worker does well in their interview they will be invited to come onsite for a facility tour.

What you will be doing

 Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations, including PMO standards and state-specific requirements.

 Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs on dairy regulatory requirements tailored to various roles—production staff, lab technicians, supervisors, and plant managers.

 Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR) to identify root causes of non-compliance and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

 Maintain accurate records of audit findings, training sessions, and compliance activities. Prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies as needed.

 Analyze audit trends and compliance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

 Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.

 5+ years in a similar role.

 Strong working knowledge of dairy industry regulations, including PMO, FDA, and state-level requirements.

 Proven experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs within dairy or food manufacturing environments.

 Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively train and engage diverse teams.

 Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes.

 Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Quality Management Systems (QMS) and experience with audit software is a plus.