Quality Management Systems Intern

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the review and enhancement of quality performance metrics and scorecards, including definition of metrics, data sources, and reporting cadence. 

• Assist with the development and maintenance of automated quality dashboards to improve internal visibility and trend analysis. 

• Support data validation, testing, and stakeholder feedback to ensure reporting accuracy, usability, and scalability. 

• Help enhance visual management and trending capabilities to support proactive quality monitoring and prioritization. 

• Assist with supplier documentation analysis and alignment, supporting consistent requirements and internal standards. 

• Contribute to the development of standardized, repeatable processes for managing supplier documentation and quality records. 

• Support documentation of processes, learnings, and recommendations to enable sustainability and knowledge transfer. 

• Collaborate with FSQA and cross-functional partners to ensure analytics and tools support risk-based quality decision-making. 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Education/Certifications and Experience: 

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Prior experience with Quality and Food Safety software management is a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and related software or application. 

• Proficiency in of SharePoint, SAP, SPC and other applicable Quality and Food Safety software systems preferred. 

• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage data accurately, and effective cross-functional communication. 

• Ability to manage complex projects including software implementations 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to effectively interact with personnel in other departments and maintain positive working relationships. 

• Ability to think independently, analyze problems, and recommend solutions.  

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 

• Typical work in an office environment. 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Expectations: 

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in Integrity & Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility. 

Candidates relocating from a distance of more than 50 miles will be eligible for a housing stipend.