PB CAREERS: H-E-B, Own Brand Product Quality Technologist

PB CAREERS: H-E-B, Own Brand Product Quality Technologist 

About H-E-B
H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 375 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $23 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 85,000 + Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Description
Job Summary:
Supports the product development process to ensure that all products meet H-E-B’s safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Responsible for technical support functions for product development that are complex in nature
• Supports all product maintenance work
• Conducts project work as directed
• Responsible for purchasing products
• Gathers data for suppliers:  For example, Certificates of Analysis, Product Specifications, and Test Reports.
• Provides support in product investigations
• Run reports and provide complex analysis
• Manages assigned special projects
• May conduct periodic supplier visits
• May assist with on-site supplier investigations
• Actively participates in department and Business Development Team meetings.

Education and Experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field
• 5 + years experience
• Advanced knowledge and application in each of the following areas: manufacturing systems, product safety and quality, HACCP, GMP, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Statistical Process Control, Quality Management principles, Quality Auditing and Risk Assessment
• Advanced PC skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Key Competencies preferred

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical and project management skills
• Advanced organization and time management skills

Physical and Other Requirements

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Sit for an extended period of time
• Work extended hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Able to travel occasionally
• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays
• Sit for an extended period of time
• Work extended hours
• Use arms/hands in repetitive motion during the day

Primary Location: US-TX-San Antonio
Work Locations: Headquarters – Arsenal 646 S. Main   San Antonio 78204
Job: QA Own Brand
Organization: Corporate Region
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Job Posting: Jul 13, 2016, 11:40:42 AM 
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