Quality Assurance Specialist
About this role
About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
TITLE: Quality Assurance Specialist
LOCATION: South Sioux City, NE
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Lead
Workplace Type: Onsite
Ingredion is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Assurance Specialist. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily management of the site’s food safety and quality systems programs and documentation.
What you will do:
Accountable for the organization’s development and control of required Quality and Food Safety Management System documentation, including records that demonstrate effective planning, operation, and control of its processes.
Managing the effective establishment, implementation, and maintenance of an internal food safety audit program and ISO internal audit program.
Serving as an active member of the HACCP Team and assisting with program maintenance and updating.
Serving as backup to the site FSMA Coordinator and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual.
Facilitating the Internal Audit Program. Reviewing completed audit reports for accuracy and assigning QIAs for any identified non-conformances. Reviewing closed QIA records for accuracy and completeness.
Communicating regularly to plant personnel the status of open QIA and NCR records and tracking performance. Communicating monthly to site management on QIA and NCR performance.
Ensuring immediate reaction and resolution to daily food safety and food quality situations.
Supporting the establishment and development of measurable food safety objectives for relevant functions and levels within the organization that are consistent with the food safety policy.
Responsibility for training plant employees in GMPs, HACCP, Food Security, etc.
Supporting employee training initiatives for Intelex usage.
Performing special projects and other duties, as assigned.
What you will bring:
Possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high volume of documents in a fast-paced environment.
Have a proven track record in coordinating the development of corrective action plans.
Exhibit excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver results in a very challenging and fast-paced environment.
Ability to demonstrate analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate sound project management skills, including multitasking and time management.
Participate as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.
Continually model behavior as a highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Consistently are proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed.
Have a solid understanding of basic business principles.
Who you are:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Food Industry.
Experience with ISO 9001 and Food Safety management systems
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Sound technical ability and experience.
Experience with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene programs.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and experience using quality management, document control, and enterprise software systems.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.
Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.
Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
NoPay Range:
$69,800.00-$93,066.67 AnnualThis pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
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