QC Lead | 1B | KanPak | Penn Yan
About The Position
The QC Lead oversees daily quality control operations in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring quality processes, testing, and compliance activities are carried out accurately and efficiently while promoting food safety and continuous improvement. The role coordinates quality activities across active production lines, ensures appropriate staffing and timely completion of required checks, and maintains accurate product coding, documentation, and records. It also supports microbiological sample handling and laboratory testing, GMP and food safety compliance, equipment calibration, team training and performance, and special projects and improvement initiatives. The QC Lead provides day-to-day leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet production, quality, and safety goals. The role escalates quality issues and supports corrective actions. The position is hourly and full-time, based in Penn Yan, New York.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of quality experience or prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- Laboratory experience.
- Internal candidates must hold current certification.
- Strong understanding of microbiology practices, laboratory testing, and GMPs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with computer systems and data entry programs.
- Ability to delegate tasks, manage time, and lead a team effectively.
- Knowledge of microbiological and analytical laboratory processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate daily quality control activities across all active production lines.
- Ensure quality personnel are appropriately staffed and required quality checks are completed at specified intervals.
- Validate product codes and prints, and ensure documentation and records are accurate and complete.
- Ensure proper handling of microbiological samples, associated paperwork, and timely laboratory testing.
- Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards across operations.
- Support calibration programs and perform in-house equipment calibration as needed.
- Train, coach, and support team members while maintaining accountability for performance.
- Assist with special projects, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and strong communication by leading by example.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
- Escalate quality issues appropriately and support corrective actions.
Benefits
- Extensive benefits supporting whole-person wellness; specific benefit types are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
