Quality Assurance Coordinator

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an outstanding individual to fill the position of Quality Assurance Coordinator at Aviagen’s Pedigree Hatchery in Crossville, TN. This role is a critical part of the Hatchery team to ensure Aviagen’s quality objectives are maintained and to verify conformance of activities to quality assurance standards. This position will work closely with the Pedigree Hatchery and production teams and will report directly to the Pedigree QA and Regulatory Manager.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelors of Science or equivalent preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel (with Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to perform occasional physically demanding aspects of the job.
• Able to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
• Above average math skills and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of hatchery and poultry operations preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with sampling procedures to include bacterial and mold monitoring.
• Detail oriented, professional, strong organizational skills, and self-motivated.
• Preferred understanding of ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge of hatchery and poultry operations.

Key Responsibilities: The following duties will vary according to the needs of the organization. Normal duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Quality assurance checks on day old chicks and eggs.
• Assist in revising and updating the quality assurance manual and procedures.
• Observe and ask employees questions pertaining to job functions.
• Maintain strong communication with the Hatchery management team, and interact and communicate with all levels of facility personnel.
• Read processing information such as worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• Aptitude to determine appropriate corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Perform routine facility monitoring, tests, and sample collection.
• Interact and communicate with all levels of hatchery personnel.
• Recognize problems and opportunities for improvement that may affect quality, and aid in coming up with and implementing solutions (determine appropriate corrective actions and root cause analysis).
• Write and submits report to hatchery supervisory personnel and QA Management team.
• Maintain and upload paperwork in a timely manner.
• Follow policies and procedures related to animal welfare, biosecurity, and compartmentalization.
• Other duties as determined by QA Management team.

Aviagen in an EEOC employer