Lead - Quality Control Technician

ENFIELD FARMS•Lynden, WA

10d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Lead is responsible for real-time quality decisions on the production floor, verification of team training and competency, and the day-to-day guidance of QC Technicians. The QC Lead ensures compliance with established Food Safety and Quality standards. The Lead consistently supports and reinforces Enfield Farms’ company values and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

2 Year Manufacturing or Laboratory Experience or a degree in related field
Demonstrated ability to lead respectfully and fairly; prior experience mentoring or coaching coworkers in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office/Excel
Good communication skills
Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred with professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Must be competent in all relevant Work Instructions and Specifications within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

prior experience mentoring or coaching coworkers in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Upholds customer quality specifications and addresses non-conformances immediately
Monitors and ensures that Good Manufacturing Practices for self and others are strictly enforced and corrects/reports non-conformances immediately
Ensures company procedures are followed to mitigate food safety risks and promptly notifies Quality leadership when deviations are observed.
Clearly and concisely communicates with supervisors, managers, line operators and production employees when product is not meeting standards
Responsible for documenting and communicating holds
Verifies QC Tech training and competency through proficiency audits and observations
Conducts ongoing verification and retraining as needed following deviations, complaints, or process changes
Communicates verification results to QC Supervisor/Manager
Verifies that all quality checks are recorded accurately and addresses discrepancies in a timely manner
Holds the team accountable for maintaining a clean, organized workstation
May be required to fill in for the QC Technician role during an absence and provides coverage for lunches and breaks as needed
Provide assistance in whatever capacity to QC Techs as needed
Understands and upholds the SQF Management System
Verifies accuracy and preparation of micros and COCs and stages samples for pick up by a 3rd party lab for testing.
Conducts monthly QC Lab supply/chemical inventory checks
Weekly environmental monitoring
Assists with monthly audit inspections
Updates work instructions
Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job-specific required training
Conducts daily GMP audits in all facilities.
Assists with projects assigned by QC Management
Addresses team conflicts or concerns fairly and professionally, escalating personnel matters to QC Supervisor/Manager as appropriate.
Proven ability to make sound, independent quality decisions and communicate professionally with the team