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. Consider Applying Here, If You Want To Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. 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.
• 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/projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
• Make safety the number one priority
• Keep alert for safety issues and escalate immediately
• Effectively prioritize tasks based on department goals
• Show respect to others and confront interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritize resolution of customer issues effectively
• Respond promptly and honor commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
• Sets technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Sets solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
• Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family: Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package. Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time, Paid parental and caregiver leaves, Medical, including virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members, Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements, Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan, Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc., Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities, And more!