Senior Director, Quality Control Analytical Sciences
Abata TherapeuticsSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to maintain highest standards of quality and food safety by monitoring, testing, recording, and reacting to data on products, production, processes, and quality (e.g., Critical Control Points, Key Performance Indexes)
- Skill in verifying raw materials and finished products comply with federal, state, and company specifications, producing accurate results while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive approach to anticipating problems or conflicts
- Capability to complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicating progress; recommending improvements; and adapting to change, difficulties, and feedback
- Compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of ethics, and integrity, including using the Open Door Policy
- Knowledge of laboratory functions (e.g., operations, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair) through cross-training in Food Safety QA roles (e.g., MSS Validation Coordinator, Sanitation Specialist, Quality Systems Specialist, Micro Technician) and sustaining calibration programs for instruments and equipment
- Continuous improvement mindset, including identifying and correcting process improvement opportunities, conducting statistical process control, root cause analysis, and participating in continuous improvement projects
- Alignment with Walmart values: Respect the Individual (embrace differences, build teams, mentor others), Act with Integrity (promote ethics, accountability, regenerative goals), Serve Customers and Members (deliver results, make informed decisions), Strive for Excellence (learn, innovate, drive improvements)
Responsibilities
- Monitor, test, record, and react to data pertaining to products, production, processes, and quality to ensure compliance (e.g., Critical Control Points, Key Performance Indexes)
- Verify raw materials and finished products meet federal, state, and company specifications
- Complete work assignments and priorities by collaborating, communicating progress, recommending improvements, and adapting to change
- Comply with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Maintain knowledge of laboratory functions through cross-training in Food Safety QA department roles and sustaining calibration programs for plant instruments and equipment
- Utilize continuous improvement by identifying/correcting process opportunities, conducting statistical process control and root cause analysis, and participating in improvement projects
- Focus on Food Safety, Sanitation, Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality, QA/QC
- Embrace Walmart leadership behaviors: Respect the Individual, Act with Integrity, Serve Customers and Members, Strive for Excellence
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work schedule for this Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician position?
The position follows a Tuesday-Friday schedule from 5am to 3pm.
What salary or compensation does this role offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for this Food Safety QA Technician role?
Key skills include monitoring testing and recording data on products production and processes, root cause analysis, statistical process controls, and maintaining knowledge of laboratory functions like operations calibration and troubleshooting.
What is the company culture like at Walmart for this position?
The culture emphasizes Respect the Individual by embracing differences and building team relationships, Act with Integrity by maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance, and Serve our Customers and Members by delivering results.
What makes a strong candidate for this Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician job?
Strong candidates demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, proactive problem-solving, and cross-training in areas like sanitation and quality systems.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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