QC Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Job Summary:

Maintains quality standards by leading QC Technicians on the production floor and performing designated higher level tasks during their shift.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Inspects and approves all line clearances, dry cleans, and full sanitations during their shift.
• Trains new QC Technicians to perform hourly QC checks, CCP verifications, receiving, and all other aspects of the QC Technician’s job.
• Leads QC Technicians on their shift.
• Approves and helps build finished good lot codes at each line. Assists QC Technicians with coding when needed.
• Stops production line when food safety and/or product quality is threatened.
• Approves incoming materials or products by confirming specifications for defect, weight, color and packaging integrity, rejecting or returning unacceptable materials;
• Approves in-process production by verifying and recording (via a tablet) the following information: 
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Allergens/Labeling
• LOT Numbers
• Date Codes
• Weight Checks
• Specified dimensions as required.
• Performs routine inspections such as metal detector verifications, check weigher verifications and cleaning verification (ATP Swabs) as needed.
• Selects products for periodic testing at specified stages in production process and tests for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical characteristics.
• Enforces the Food Safety Policy regarding Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Traceability and Hold Procedure.
• Understands the importance of notifying the Production Department when product is out of specification;
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; cooperation and teamwork as well as complying with legal regulations.
• Attends selected meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer literacy with tablets (such as iPads or other touch screen technology)
• General math skills
• Ability to read and write English.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2-3 years related food quality experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees.

Physical Requirements

• Operate standard office equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 35 pounds