Quality Lead

CCPs and PRPs floor implementation.

CAPA floor implementation. Be an active member in root cause analysis and preventative measures on the floor.

QA department training including new QA team members, updating training for current QA team, and annual requalification of the QA team.

Daily PCQI audit review including documentation tracking and following-up on corrective actions, preventative actions identified to ensure FSQA requirements are met.

Be leader and first line of contact for plant FSQA procedures and sanitation SSOPs implementation on the floor. Answer questions and give guidance related to these programs to support training and direction given by the FSC and/or FSQA manager in day-to-day production.

Floor support for Audits in preparation and during the audit.

Hold management program on the floor on daily basis including ensuring all potentially affected product is segregated and identified, then working with other departments as needed to complete final disposition with proper documentation.

Manage department consumable inventory to ensure FSQA required tasks can be completed and department stays within FSQA manager’s budget plan.

The QA lead reports directly to the FSQA Supervisor, however in their absence they will escalate concerns or issues to the Food Safety Coordinator or specialist unless otherwise directed by the FSQA Supervisor.

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.

Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.

Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.

Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes? (Basic Qualifications)

18 years of age or older.

High school diploma or GED

Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Two or more years in a plant involved with quality and/or food safety tasks.

Experience using the MS Office Suite.

Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.

Must be able to differentiate between colors and shifts in colors.

Do you stand above the rest? (Preferred Qualifications)

HACCP and PCQI Certifications.

Sanitation experience.

SAP/CRM experience.

Must be results-driven with good interpersonal skills.

Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to help drive culture of plantwide ownership of proactive FSQA process.