Quality Assurance Technician Lead-3rd Shift

We are looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Technician that have a passion for quality and motivating teams. This role oversees the day-to-day activities of the QA techs and ensures production quality standards and regulatory compliance are met daily.  This hands-on leadership role will plan and coordinate bake-off and testing of retain samples, perform document t review, oversee/ perform equipment calibration, lead testing activities, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

As the lead QA technician, you will play a vital role in assuring quality and food safety compliance through hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities
This list is not all inclusive, other duties assigned as necessary by management.
 

• Oversee daily activities of QA technicians. Assign work, provide guidance, and ensure deliverables are met.
• Train technicians on inspection, documentation, testing procedures, and analytical equipment operation. Identify training needs.
• Organize, compile and review all records completed by operators and QA technicians including batch records, CCP records, and affiliated production forms…
• Conduct internal audits and ensure the quality system and GMPs are followed thoroughly. Identify areas for improvement.
• Lead investigations for any non-conformances, complaints, or major defects. Assist with identifying corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain testing equipment and oversee calibration program. Review maintenance and calibration records for lab equipment.
• Liaise with production, maintenance, and other groups to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Data entry for quality results for retain bake-off, incident reports, consumer complaints and other pertinent information.
• Participate in external and internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Lead the Environmental Monitoring Program, include environmental swabbing, samples preparation, and identifying hard to clean areas.
• Perform sanitation SOP verification and perform sanitation validation swabs
• Responsible for sample submittal and packing of samples for transport to testing laboratory.
• Assist Quality Supervisor with food safety and quality projects and objectives.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Vacation relief for QA Technicians on all shifts.

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

• At least 3 years of relevant quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing or an associate degree in related field preferred (Quality Assurance, Food Science, Chemistry, etc.).
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.
• Experience with regulatory (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) concepts preferred.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
• Experience in leading and training others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical application to practical situations.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, possess good troubleshooting skills, and be able to prioritize required work.
• Ability to think critically in a fast paced and stressful environment.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting safely.

• Ability to interact professionally with honesty and respect towards everybody.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.