Quality Assurance Team Leader - 2nd Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and grow our Safety Culture assuring Food Safety and a safe work environment in alignment with our 5 Principles
• Comply with Food Safety Practices, maintain SQF certification through compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Procedures, SQF requirements and good housekeeping
• Plant should always be prepared for inspections or tours
• Support the plant’s SQF certification program
• Recognizing QA policies, procedures, and directives for development and compliance whilst providing feedback and follow up to ensure proper corrective action is achieved
• Coaching and development of all QA Technicians so they can monitor and validate plant quality process and procedures
• Focus on continual growth of our Quality at the Source program, ensuring that the program is effective, and the Processing and Packaging Team Members are preforming their own quality checks
• Communicate information amongst departments by identifying and troubleshooting problems in the production process
• Prepare necessary reports and provide regular feedback to keep management informed of business detail
• Perform various duties under the direction of the Quality Assurance Department Manager
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness

Essential Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University (specializing in Food Science); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.