Plant QA Technician Lead

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Plant QA Technician Lead is responsible for executing corporate and plant-specific food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements. The position reports to the QA Supervisor. In the Lead’s absence, the QA Supervisor or a designee assumes the job duties. The role requires working a rotating 12-hour day or night shift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Team members must follow GMP requirements and wear company-issued protective items in production areas. Duties may change, and management may assign additional responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Must read, write, and communicate in English.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day or night schedule.
Must follow GMP policy, including wearing a company-issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnet in production areas.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
High school diploma required.
HACCP certification required.
PCQI certification required.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language required.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 6 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate’s degree preferred.
Better Process Control Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure food safety and quality parameters are followed and maintained throughout the facility.
Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production.
Calibrate laboratory and line equipment to ensure accurate results.
Collect in-process and finished-product samples.
Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to verify products meet specifications.
Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
Follow protocols for documenting test results.
Recognize deficiencies and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Identify and isolate products that do not meet standards.
Assist with troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
Review food safety and quality records.
Actively participate in plant teams, including HACCP and Safety teams.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.