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 role reports to the QA Supervisor. In the Lead’s absence, the QA Supervisor or designate assumes the job duties. The position ensures food safety and quality parameters are maintained throughout the facility, performs laboratory and production-line testing, documents results, identifies and follows up on deficiencies, and supports troubleshooting of non-conformances. The Lead also participates in plant teams such as HACCP and Safety. Duties may change at any time, with or without prior notice.

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, days or nights, on a rotating 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 adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production.
Calibrate laboratory and production-line equipment to ensure accurate results.
Collect in-process and finished-product samples.
Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to confirm products meet specifications.
Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
Recognize deficiencies and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Identify and isolate products that do not meet standards.
Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
Review food safety and quality records.
Actively participate in plant teams, including HACCP and Safety.
Conduct 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, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.