Quality Specialist

King Arthur Baking Company

Quality Specialist I providing on-site Quality support to ensure compliance at King Arthur Baking Company. Conducting investigations and maintaining quality programs in food manufacturing.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeWhite River Junction • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $42,600 - $57,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance and compliance within Food Manufacturing, with a strong focus on FDA regulations, SQF requirements, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in conducting inspections, managing non-conformances, and utilizing Quality Management Software.

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HACCP CertificationLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltQuality Management Software ExperienceERP Systems ProficiencyQuality Inspection and Testing

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceNon-Conforming Material InvestigationDocumentation CompletionQuality InspectionCompliance with FDA RegulationsSQF Program MaintenanceProduct Disposition RecommendationsTraining Development and DeliveryCollaboration with Production TeamsFollow-Up on Non-Conformances

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management SoftwareERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingQuality PoliciesFDA RegulationsSQF Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides on-site Quality support to Merlin Manufacturing and ensures compliance with internal Quality Policies, FDA regulations, and SQF requirements
Conducts non-conforming material and equipment investigations
Recommends product and equipment dispositions to the Quality Systems Manager
Completes required documentation
Maintains assigned Quality inspection, testing, and SQF programs
Conducts routine Quality inspections
Follows up on non-conformances
Communicates findings to key stakeholders
Supports development and delivery of required Quality and Redzone trainings
Collaborates with Production and Maintenance teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3 years of experience in Production and/or Quality, with at least 1-2 years of a Quality-focused role, preferably in Food Manufacturing
HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or above
Experience with Production and Quality Management Software
Proficient in ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
company paid short- and long-term disability
life insurance
paid parental leave
paid time off to rest
paid holidays to have fun
401(k) with a company match
40 paid volunteer hours a year
profit sharing*
participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)*