QC Inspector Lead

About the role

Lead all Quality Control Inspectors on the floor to ensure every product meets BUILT Brands’ quality, consistency, and food-safety standards as it’s made.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify in-process and finished-product inspections; audit production checks and process controls; and maintain accurate, traceable quality documentation.
• Identify defects, deviations, or food-safety concerns; place product on hold as needed; escalate appropriately; and lead containment and corrective-action follow-up in partnership with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Maintenance.
• Ensure compliance to specifications, SOPs, GMPs, and safety/food-safety requirements; support internal audits and readiness activities; and communicate status, findings, and actions to leadership.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and training to QC Inspectors; monitor quality checks for accuracy and timeliness; and help maintain consistent expectations across shifts/areas.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and food safety; keep work areas clean and compliant; provide coverage as needed; and complete other duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies and procedures as defined by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Control role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, food science, or a related field (preferred).
• Working knowledge of food-safety programs (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FSMA); relevant certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and enforce GMPs, food-safety, and safety policies; escalate nonconformances and stop/hold product when required.
• Understanding of documentation and data integrity expectations (accurate, timely, legible records) to support audits, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with FSMA Preventive Controls concepts (hazard awareness, preventive measures, verification, and corrective actions) and how they apply to day-to-day manufacturing controls.
• Experience with allergen and label controls (segregation, changeovers, label verification) and the ability to recognize and escalate mislabeling or cross-contact risks.
• Working knowledge of lot control and traceability expectations (materials and finished goods) to support mock recalls, investigations, and third-party/regulatory audit readiness (e.g., SQF/BRC).
• Commitment to professional conduct, confidentiality, and a strong compliance culture; ability to communicate requirements clearly and respectfully.
• Proficiency with computers and quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding quality and food-safety standards.

Schedule

• Swing shift: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm
• Grave shift: 9:30 pm to 6:00 am

Pay

• Swing shift: $27.00 per hour
• Grave shift: $28.00 per hour

About BUILT Brands

BUILT Brands is driven by innovation, energy, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you help protect our customers and our brand by ensuring products meet the highest standards—every shift, every line, every batch. BUILT Bar is truly a standout among protein bars, with an exceptional nutritional profile and many delicious flavors, making it the favorite of discerning snackers, fitness trainers, and fitness enthusiasts alike.