Lead Quality Technician

Lead Quality Technician

Why You’ll Love This Role

If you’re passionate about quality, food safety, and leading by example, this is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role. As a Lead Quality Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring product integrity while coaching and supporting a team. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact on quality systems, continuous improvement, and team development—all in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Support the Team

• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to Quality Technicians


• Assign tasks, balance workloads, and ensure coverage across shifts


• Train and mentor team members on testing, procedures, and compliance


• Review work for accuracy and ensure quality standards are consistently met


• Partner with the Quality Manager to escalate issues and drive solutions


• Lead by example with strong food safety and GMP practices

Ensure Quality & Compliance

• Support and maintain compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, and other regulatory standards


• Act as the backup SQF Practitioner when needed


• Assist with internal audits and facility inspections


• Help maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)


• Support allergen control, calibration, and documentation processes

Testing, Inspection & Verification

• Perform and oversee testing such as:
  
  
  
  • ATP and sanitation verification
  
  
  • Allergen and environmental testing
  
  
  • Product quality testing (moisture, density, performance)
  
  
  
  


• Inspect incoming materials and verify supplier documentation (COAs)


• Coordinate external lab testing and maintain sample records


• Support mock recalls and traceability processes

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate quality records and logs


• Update and manage QMS documents


• Ensure proper handling of nonconforming products


• Maintain supplier documentation and ingredient records

Collaborate Across Teams

• Partner with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams


• Communicate quality expectations and findings clearly


• Work with suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications

What You Bring

• Degree in a related field or equivalent hands-on experience in quality or manufacturing


• Experience in food, dietary supplements, or a regulated environment preferred


• Leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience is a plus


• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout the facility


• Lift up to 15lbs regularly and up to 60lbs occasionally


• Comfortable with bending, lifting, and working at heights when needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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  • Competitive pay 
  
  
  • 11 company holidays
  
  
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  
  
  • Paid Parental Leave
  
  
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  
  
  • 401k Matching
  
  
  • Life Insurance
    
  
  
  • & so much more!
  
  
  
  


• What we offer:

At ALULA, quality isn’t just a department — it’s part of who we are. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. Your work directly contributes to delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers.

Additional Information

This role may require flexibility in schedule based on business needs. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALULA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.