McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. Brand Aromatics, Inc., a subsidiary of McCormick, is fully committed to providing our valued customers with the very best savory flavor solutions. We intend to bring the highest degree of quality, service, and integrity that you expect - first time, every time. Brand Aromatics is seeking a Quality Assistant at its facility located in Lakewood, New Jersey.

 

With $4 billion in annual sales, McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™. To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com.

As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co., Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families.  Brand Aromatics' benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), defined contribution plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Quality Coordinator Job Description

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Coordinator will coordinate the activities/tasks that are

related to Quality Notifications (including internal defects, customer complaints, and supplier/raw

material deviations), be responsible for oversight of timely investigations, root cause analysis, and

product dispositions (with input from the Quality Manager). Responsibilities will include

entering/coordinating Quality Notifications (QNs) into the system and identifying tasks/activities

required, coaching investigators, facilitating and encouraging teamwork, and performing follow-ups to

facilitate timely responses to the site. Coordinate/Perform analytical, chemical, and physical tests

required for investigations. Participate in investigations and studies to determine the cause, effect, and

corrective actions required to correct issues and prevent future occurrences. The Quality Coordinator

will adhere to safety procedures, ensure a safe work environment, meet and exceed product quality

expectations, and assist in achieving process reliability goals.

The Quality Coordinator will also be responsible for coordinating the activities/tasks relating to the

Quality Control Lab. This includes responsibility for Quality Lab Technician’s schedules and ensuring

adequate coverage during breaks, vacations, and callouts. The Quality Coordinator will also have

responsibility over lab equipment and inventory of supplies.

Quality Notifications:

 Enters/coordinates entry of Quality Notifications (QNs) into the system, identifies

tasks/activities required, performs/coordinates QN tasks/activities as necessary

 Provides coaching to investigators, facilitates and encourages teamwork, and performs followups

to provide timely responses to the site

 Ensure product is on hold as appropriate

 Communicates with Product Developers, Sales, Customer Quality Managers, Plant Quality

Leadership, and others, as needed on Quality Notifications

 Coordinates/Performs analytical, chemical, and physical tests required for investigations

 Coordinates/participates in investigations and studies to determine cause, effect, and corrective

actions required to correct issues and implementation of preventive measures for the future

 Participates in complaint investigation in quality department to develop corrections/corrective

actions and implementation of the measures that were taken

 Follows up on corrections/corrective action implementations for completion, and their

effectiveness – Audit for effectiveness of corrections/corrective actions

 Reports to management on a periodic basis including internal defect status and time for QN

closures

 Run reports/analyze data to ensure Quality Notifications are being closed out timely

 Communicate with Quality Manager and/or corporate microbiologist on dispositions for

products as needed

 Responsible for identifying and reporting any food safety and quality concerns

 Other tasks as assigned

Quality Coordinator Job Description Original: 11/12/2024

Lab Oversight:

 Responsible for Quality Lab Technicians schedules

 Ensure coverage in the Quality Lab during vacations, PTO, and call-outs

 Run product samples on analytical equipment in the quality lab

 Perform line inspections and obtain micro samples prior to/during packing out

 Oversight of lab equipment, including scheduling third party calibration activities

 Ensures Quality Lab is adequately provided with all necessary supplies and stationery

Qualifications:

 Detail Oriented, Compliance, Documentation, MS Office, Technical and Continual Improvement

Process.

 The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a

passion for delivering high-quality results.

 Three years experience in quality control, quality assurance, and/or food manufacturing

 Bachelors degree preferred but not required

 Experience with RCA CAPA, HACCP, GMP’s strongly recommended

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law