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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