Quality Assurance Specialist

J.M. Smucker

Oxnard, CA, United States
Base: $69,500 - $99,550; bonus/equity: annual ince...
100% onsite
Food safety culture promotion
Quality control supervision
Food processing technical knowledge
J.M. Smucker is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in Oxnard, CA, responsible for leading quality systems and teams while promoting food safety culture. The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and technical knowledge in food processing

Job Summary

  • As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will have hands‑on ownership of quality systems, lead and develop frontline teams, and serve as a trusted resource on the production floor.
  • Your decisions and expertise help prevent incidents, strengthen food safety culture, and ensure operational excellence every day.
  • The company culture is rooted in Basic Beliefs focused on supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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J.M. Smucker is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in Oxnard, CA, responsible for leading quality systems and teams while promoting food safety culture. The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and technical knowledge in food processing.

Salary

Base: $69,500 - $99,550; Bonus/Equity: Annual Incentive Plan and Holiday bonus; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • food safety culture promotion
  • quality control supervision
  • food processing technical knowledge
  • quality data management
  • conduct food safety audits
  • train quality control employees
  • maintain quality documentation

Nice-to-have

  • proven leadership skills
  • communication and organization skills
  • supervisory ability
  • Spanish language skills
  • willingness to work flexible shifts
  • cross-training in sanitation and wastewater

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biology or Chemical Engineering or 4 years quality experience
  • must be able to read, write and speak English
  • understanding of sanitation principles
  • willingness to work Saturdays and swing shifts
  • able to work long hours six days per week
  • union contract compliance

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