Lead QA Technician
About The Position
As a Lead Quality Assurance Technician at Barrett Petfood, you will play a vital role in supporting the Quality team by executing essential quality programs and coordinating quality-related projects. This position emphasizes your ability to mentor and guide QA Technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development. You will serve as a technical leader, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality systems that comply with SQF, GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory requirements. By championing these standards, you’ll help uphold our commitment to providing safe and high-quality pet food, all while contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment. Your expertise will directly influence our mission to deliver excellence in every product we create.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a strong foundation in quality assurance within the food or pet food manufacturing sector, ideally with 2–4 years of experience.
- A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation protocols, food safety principles, and environmental monitoring programs is essential for maintaining compliance and promoting best practices.
- Effective organizational, documentation, and communication skills are critical, enabling you to document findings accurately and share insights with your team.
- Additionally, the ability to train and mentor peers while fostering a collaborative work environment is key to success in this role.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, or Preventive Controls will enhance your capacity to uphold our commitment to quality and safety in pet food production.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and own execution of the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), including sample collection, scheduling, tracking results, trending data, and verifying corrective actions.
- Coordinate and support QA-led projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action activities.
- Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of SOPs, SSOPs, and work instructions.
- Train and coach QA Technicians on SOPs, SSOPs, work instructions, GMPs, sanitation, and food safety practices.
- Support onboarding and hands-on training of new QA Technicians to ensure consistent execution of quality programs.
- Serve as a technical resource for QA Technicians and assist with troubleshooting quality and food safety issues.
- Perform routine QA Technician duties as needed, including inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation review.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by ensuring programs and documentation are audit-ready.
Benefits
- medical (company paid)
- dental
- vision insurance
- a 401(k) with company match
- life insurance
- health savings account
- paid time off
- seven paid holidays
- employee discounts
- complimentary pet food
- fun, company-sponsored events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
