QA Lead- Cook Days

Case Farms, LLC•Farmerville, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

QA Lead is responsible for assisting the QA Supervisor in leading the QA team, setting the team up in positions to succeed, monitoring performance, assisting in hands-on production, and filling in for supervisors when they are away from the department.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.
High School Diploma/ or equivalent required.
Eager willingness to learn, flexibility required.
Must be able to have a flexible schedule, work weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Can perform basic mathematics and literacy.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer operation skills.
Know how to effectively manage time to complete all assigned tasks.
Be able to communicate effectively with other hourly employees, plant management, and USDA personnel.
Work standing or walking for most working shifts.
Perform physical duties such as: pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, and walking.
Be able to work in cold environments (32°F or less).
Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, sanitation verification, label checks, water activity testing, net weight checks, and package integrity checks.
Knowledge of GMP’s. Prior experience in Quality Control.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Serves as right hand to Quality Supervisor.
Leads the production team and is a good example for others.
Mentors and motivates team members.
Assists in maximizing individual and group productivity.
Makes basic decisions regarding product flow, routine production functions, use of resources, and placement of employees.
Ensures that all team members have appropriate, well-functioning tools for their jobs.
Monitors the team's performance in terms of efficiency and quality.
Troubleshoots fundamental departmental operations; Assumes a common-sense approach to problem solving.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers.
Fosters positive, productive working relationships among team members.
Monitors individual team members to identify challenges; Addresses through additional training and demonstration (possibly with Onboarding Specialist.) Develops the team to ensure it consistently performs at the required level.
Serves as the communication link between the front-line employees and supervisor; Frequently reports progress and issues to supervisor.
Enforces all safety and process standards, Relays safety violations to supervisor. Fills in for supervisor when (s)he is away from the department.
Assists in performing hands-on production.
Acts as communications hub for the team; Disseminates pertinent and timely information.
Assists supervisor with process improvements and development initiatives. Provides input to supervisor regarding employees’ performance.
Works online when needed.