Sr Quality Assurance Specialist

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist will be a team member on a cross-functional team responsible for Food Safety & Compliance.They will drive compliance toward KDP standards as well as Federal, State, and local regulations through project management, auditing, and collaboration.The Sr Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible formonitoring the KDP water testing program, government registrations and permits, and contributing to the chemicals of concern working group. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor changes to federal, state, and local regulations as they impact KDP products and processes; identify issues andrecommend solutions.

• Responsible for maintaining FDA Bioterrorism Registrations, CFIA Licenses, and other regulatory numbers and portals.

• Support Chemicals of Concern Working Group and Chemicals of Concern initiatives at KDP.

• Monitor and execute the KDP Water Testing Program across all manufacturing sites and co-packers.

• Drive site compliance to Corporate Standards and Programs including Food Safety, Water Quality, and Quality Culture

• Internal Auditor across Keurig Dr Pepper Manufacturing Network 

• Complete Regulatory & Compliance review of product labels and packaging for new and existing products.

• Effectively communicate across the organization with all executive levels and operational management on compliance status.

• Support Customer Requests through Technical Services.

Benefits:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at Keurig Dr Pepper.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Food Engineering or related degree preferred

• Food industry experience preferred

• Demonstrated skill to persuade/influence both internally and externally to the function and organization

• Project management experience is a plus 

• Advanced understanding of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, Food Defense Principles & Quality Management Systems. (QMS)

• Previous internal audit experience & training is preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in stressful situations

• Ability to Travel

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? 

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop.  We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.