Quality Assurance Lead *1st shift

About the Role

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers health through fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of pomegranate-blended juices and teas. As the Quality Assurance Lead, you will assist in supervising all quality assurance functions, including the implementation, development, audit, and maintenance of the plant’s quality and food safety systems such as HACCP. This role ensures compliance and customer satisfaction by monitoring quality assurance personnel, providing training, and maintaining technical expertise. You will also offer technical support to quality assurance, production, and other plant departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain all applicable elements of POM Wonderful’s Quality and Food Safety systems to ensure compliance.
• Lead and assist in special projects and analyses during the season, focusing on the Arils process.
• Participate in PC checks and implementation for FSMA (HARPC) and support the sustainment and development of POM Wonderful’s HACCP Food Safety Program.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and oversee testing, including water, in-process arils, air monitoring, finished product micro testing, environmental swabbing, and preparing/submitting samples to third-party testing.
• Provide technical assistance to Quality Assurance operations, including equipment calibrations, ordering supplies, and aiding in achieving product quality.
• Maintain processing records for product, packaging, and ingredient holds, and review documents for product release.
• Review manufacturing process records to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Create, review, and maintain daily production files, including all production processing and quality paperwork.

Requirements

• Familiarity with state-specific food safety laws and the biology of microorganisms.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and recommendations based on research outcomes.
• Logical thinking with an enquiring mind and knowledge in biological sciences.
• Ability to align plans with business perspectives and execute tasks hands-on.
• Promote communication, involve staff, and support employee development.
• Lead problem-solving efforts through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to drive positive change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance to all levels of employees.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to scheduling and environments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
• Computer literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with company match.
• 24/7 online physician consultations and virtual mental health resources.
• Life coaching, engaging employee community groups, and cash rewards for healthy habits.
• Fitness reimbursements and a library of on-demand fitness videos.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across diverse brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Dedicated resources including People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Company-wide mentorship to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive career growth.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Empowering employees to learn and implement concepts for positive workplace change.
• Giving Back to the Community: Allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice through Wonderful Giving, and participate in group service projects via Wonderful Neighbor.

Pay

$24.00 - $26.00 hourly