QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST 1 OR 2

NOTE: Selected candidate may be offered Quality Assurance Analyst 1 or 2 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Accurately analyze in-process and finished products and report any out of specification results/trends to lab supervisor/production staff to initiate corrective action

Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, product specifications, and quality procedures; complete tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure compliance with quality standards

Participate in production (brewing & packaging) processes, delivering superior internal customer service; isolate and contain product that does not meet quality standards

Responsible for delivering on actions to out of specification test results and quality issue investigation

Communicates effectively to brewery stakeholders via production tools such as: pass down, Microsoft Teams, radio, etc.

Calibrate, maintain and repair lab and field equipment to ensure the instruments are operational and reliable at all times

Escalates urgent issues in a timely manner; knows when to ask for guidance/help

Demonstrates technical skills and abilities needed to effectively and fully complete tasks within assigned position

Utilizes technical knowledge for problem solving and troubleshooting

Utilizes routines, standard work, and established processes

Attention to detail and capable of focusing on the task at hand while paying attention to what is happening around them

Capable of discerning urgent versus non urgent information; responds accordingly

This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Bachelor's Degree in a science or food related discipline preferred or

or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required

1 year Experience in quality assurance and quality control in a production environment preferred

1 year Previous experience in a production or lab environment preferred

1 year Experience in some or all of the following areas: Food/beverage microbiology Glass and packaging material quality & integrity testing Development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) Food/beverage sanitation & chemical hygiene Independent work & teamwork Gas chromatography Workflow optimization Root cause analysis or other complex problem-solving techniques Statistical Process Control (SPC) HACCP, internal audits, and good manufacturing practices (FSMA, cGMP) Risk assessment and risk management Continuous improvement activities and methods preferred

Food/beverage microbiology

Glass and packaging material quality & integrity testing

Development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Food/beverage sanitation & chemical hygiene

Independent work & teamwork

Gas chromatography

Workflow optimization

Root cause analysis or other complex problem-solving techniques

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

HACCP, internal audits, and good manufacturing practices (FSMA, cGMP)

Risk assessment and risk management

Continuous improvement activities and methods preferred

Skilled in data analysis and communication

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Must understand good laboratory practices

Ability to follow, SOPs, testing protocols and assays

Must be a positive, self-motivated team player with the ability to work with many different types of people

Bachelor's Degree in science, analytical, or food related discipline preferred or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required

2 years Experience in production or lab required and

2 years Previous experience in a brewery or manufacturing environment preferred

2 years Experience in some or all of the following areas: Food/beverage microbiology Glass and packaging material quality & integrity testing Development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) Food/beverage sanitation & chemical hygiene Independent work & teamwork Gas chromatography Workflow optimization Root cause analysis or other complex problem-solving techniques Statistical Process Control (SPC) HACCP, internal audits, and good manufacturing practices (FSMA, cGMP) Risk assessment and risk management Continuous improvement activities and methods preferred

Strong team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization

Ability to champion innovative approaches that lead to improved business performance

Achievement oriented and well organized in meeting business and team objectives

Ability to demonstrate high level of skills in data collection & analysis to facilitate effective problem solving

Advanced knowledge of brewery practices in brewing, packaging, microbiology, and/or food safety

You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Candidate must be able to work 1st shift (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM)