Plant QA Technician Lead

About the role

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. If you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact, develop lasting relationships with great people, and have the opportunity to build a satisfying career, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
• Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
• Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review food safety and quality records.
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience working in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)

Skills

• Lead Like an Owner
• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances