Quality Control Lead

Overview

This position will report to the QC Supervisor. Travel Requirement:
No.

Location:

Onsite. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Employment Category:
Full Time Regular. Pay Range: $23.25-$26.25.

The Quality Control Lead will assist and monitor production and product quality to ensure all products meet the established specifications. The Quality Control Lead will assist the QC Supervisor in performing the development, maintenance and implementation of the quality systems and food safety programs. Will provide support and direction to Quality Control Technicians.

• Train and review methodologies, SOPs, performance and techniques of QC personnel by working with QC supervisors including calibration of equipment to assure accuracy and repeatability of test results
• Responsible for preparing and shipping samples to customers
• Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are being met
• Monitor compliance to specifications, methods, and procedures, GMP, HACCP and food safety programs through records review
• Conduct routine plant inspections to verify compliance to quality and food safety programs and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and holds for non-conformance
• Monitor quality and status of products in inventory
• Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning. Validate records and compliance to established parameters
• Perform routine sanitation inspection and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing
• Manage and oversee Retain area
• Responsible for onboarding and refresher training of QC Technicians
• Review Food Safety and Quality Records
• On occasion will be required to perform QC Technicians’ responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related experience and/or training; or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Knowledgeable in HACCP, GMPs, food safety, plant audits, sanitation and other state and federal regulatory
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to organize, supervise and direct a diverse work force
• Must be goal oriented and results driven
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong technical and organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and flexibility
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently without daily supervision or monitoring
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels in both written and oral

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food production
• Supervisory experience in quality assurance in food or beverage manufacturing
• HACCP & SQF Certification

The work environment for this position will be typical of the manufacturing facility. There are portions of the job that will require working in cold (90°F), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment.

• Must be able to work in a wet, cold or hot environment
• Must be able to walk, stand for extended periods of time (occasional climbing)
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs

• 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) with overtime and weekends as required.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status.

We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ta

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Note:

2nd shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) appears twice in the original; this version consolidates to a single hours statement.