QA Tech Lead - 1st Shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Springdale, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Tech Lead reports to the QA Supervisor and is based out of our Springdale, Arkansas location. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the quality of products by reviewing production paperwork and testing incoming concentrates to ensure they meet company specifications. The QA Tech Lead must have the capacity to understand quality assurance requirements and be computer literate. QA lead should be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. They should possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. They should also be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. At a minimum the QA Lead must be able to: Possess a good knowledge of the batching process and the proper way to adjust the batching process if needed. Provide guidance and technical support to ensure product meets quality and product safety specifications Monitors ingredient usage to ensure conformance and customer specifications. Calibrate testing and analyzing equipment. Audits production processes, facilities and personnel practices for conformance to customer, company, GMP, HACCP, SQF and PCQI or any other applicable regulations and standards

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
A Minimum of 3-4 years of quality assurance experience
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
Proven organizational skills
Must have excellent time management skills
Ability to direct, coach and train others.
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
HACCP Certified
Experience in report/procedure writing

Responsibilities

Perform calibration on all lab equipment
Maintain product retain samples and color standard
Performs analytical testing on incoming concentrates/tankers to insure they meet specification
Maintain product specifications in database
Maintain and evaluate expired ingredient program
Pre-weigh colors for batching
Assist batching and production with any analytical test needed
Review all QC paperwork daily
Review and investigate customer complaints
Communicate with Corporate regarding quality, product safety, ingredient, and formulation issues.
Serve as a back-up for the QA Manager pr QC Inspectors as needed
Ensure out of specification product is held, evaluated and disposition obtained.
Interfaces and effectively works cross-functionally with other (Maintenance, Production, Warehouse)
Aid in swabbing to support plant sanitation requirements
Ability to work overtime as needed
Learn, understand and use CORE values
Ensure lab supplies remain at adequate levels and process invoices as necessary
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Train new employees that are hired in the work area assigned
Advanced knowledge of field
Lead by example and assist others who may need guidance
Be accessible for employees to ask questions regarding area of expertise
Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area
Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance