The Quality Assurance Specialist assists in tasks and duties related to quality assurance processes.   Essential Duties: Assure safe, high-quality products and quality processes by continuous improvement of the FSQA department Support the development and implementation of the FSQA strategy, goals, and objectives Analyze and report food safety data and trends to monitor and drive continuous food safety performance improvement Support the development and implementation of supplier quality programs; oversee evaluations and audits, conduct on-site supplier visits, on-boarding, and other functions related to supplier or ingredient quality Ensure product quality consistency and help develop a QC program Provide QA support for all product issues Work with Plant Quality teams in developing audits and corrective action plans Responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve a company's final products and processes to meet established quality standards. Prepare and implement quality assurance policies and procedures  Ensure that standards and safety regulations at the company are observed Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with superiors and document activities  Recommend improvements and creates training materials and operating manuals. Identifying gaps, e.g., via analyzing and managing the data from floor paperwork. Technical Support per regulatory (USDA, FSMA, and Food Code) requirements from manufacturing processes to final customer. Supports the 4 plants to be audit ready (daily) via updating programs, SOPs, and paperwork verification. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related Science 2-5 years’ experience in food regulation, Meat and Seafood a plus Must be able to travel 25% of the time – between plants Must be able to frequently reach up to 52 inches  The compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience. Shamrock anticipates the closing of this position to be on or before December 31, 2025.  Corporate Summary: At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922. Our Mission:  At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.” Why work for us? Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.  That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck.  And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs. Shamrock Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.