QA Lead

Essential Functions

• Pull in-process samples
• Perform visual quality checks and execute measurement checks
• Auditing of production packets for all business segments
• Communicate Quality opportunities with production and quality stakeholders

Secondary Functions

• Supports production processes; maintains a presence on the floor and oversees QA staff
• Attends to all questions as they arise
• Maintains ownership of production & quality records
• Oversees the post-operational inspection to ensure the facility is prepared for an exceptional pre-operational inspection
• Performs audits on production packets for Quality Assurance
• Enters trends and pareto information into database
• Executes ATP and Environmental Swabs, then record data
• Enforces Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMPs")
• Trains all department staff on the proper way to complete documents and to follow food safety procedures and protocols
• Gathers information/production packets as needed for audits or management
• Assists in lot investigations and processing
• Performs administrative duties such as but not limited to filing, distributing paperwork, typing, etc.

Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Minimum two years' experience in quality, in food manufacturing or similar industry
• Knowledge of HACCP (preferred)
• Knowledge of PCQI (preferred)
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to track and log measurements
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Bilingual- English & Spanish a plus+)

Education & Experience

• High school diploma
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in baking
• Administrative experience, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable and experienced in general food safety programs and policies- including government regulations, FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs

Personal Attributes

• Proven ability to work within a team environment
• Motivated, self-starter
• Ability to learn quickly and follow direction

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell

Work Environment

• Exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate