QA Lead

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

ROLE

SUMMARY

Assist with tasks related to quality of finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety practices are followed. Assure company quality standards by monitoring required plans (such as HACCP, GMPs).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Lead, guide and support Quality Assurance Technicians with daily tasks. Train and develop technicians in their roles.

Understand Monitor and follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety during assembly.

Ability to make decisions involving product quality and food safety.

Analyze quality data to recommend quality and process improvements.

Ensure calibration of instruments to provide accurate monitoring and recording of critical control points.

Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues, and document corrective actions.

Train associates and ensure GMPs are being followed.

Inspect and maintain areas for sanitation.

Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues, and document corrective actions.

Perform QA Technician duties as necessary.

Collect samples and ship per R&D request or as necessary.

Participate on 1st production runs as well as pilot runs.

Perform non-conformances as required.

Delegate tasks to QA technicians.

Perform direct observations of QA technicians.

Manage quality system through tablet/computer.

Lead sensory program.

Ability to interact with all levels of organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent, and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Food Safety or Quality related certification preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to operate standard lab equipment.

Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Be detailed and organized.

Problem solving skills.

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is desirable.

The ability to read and understand specifications and other technical documents.

Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.

Proficiency with us of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to use iPad/ tablet.

Ability to interact with all levels of organization.

Ability to operate standard lab equipment.

Good decision making and reasoning skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills,

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

3:30am - 12:00pm