Quality Assurance Lead

Quality Assurance Lead

$60,000 - $65,000

Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:30pm

Columbus, Ohio (onsite)

Permanent Opportunity

• Annual bonus up to 10% depending on performance
• 10 days PTO
• 4 Sick Days
• 10 paid holidays
• Monthly benefits allowance

• Monitor manufacturing procedures across poultry, red meat, and vegetable processing and packaging lines
• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards
• Alert Production Supervisors and Lead Hands to any product or process issues during production
• Verify proper labeling, code dating, weights, and adherence to FIFO procedures
• Support compliance with GMP, USDA, FDA, and local food safety regulations, conducting audits and reporting non-compliance
• Maintain accurate QA records, including temperature logs, inspection reports, and audit findings
• Assist with USDA FSIS, FDA, and internal audits, ensuring sanitation and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate QA requirements for import/export activities, including documentation and inspections
• Train production and warehouse teams on food safety, product quality, and regulatory requirements
• Support investigations of non-conformances by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform other ad-hoc QA-related tasks as assigned

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is required
• HACCP certification is required
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a USDA FSIS-regulated environment
• Solid knowledge of GMP, USDA, FDA, and local food safety regulations required
• Previous experience in import/export is an asset
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Ability to read and interpret quality standards, procedures, and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with QA or production management software is an asset
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a cold environment (0 °C to 4 °C) for extended periods
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate in a team environment
• Primarily on the production floor in a refrigerated food processing facility
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, safety footwear, protective clothing) is required
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on production demands

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