Lead, Quality Assurance

Premium Waters•Greeneville, TN

22h•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Premium Waters is a bottled water company dedicated to delivering high-quality products while being a positive and active partner in the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion, employee development, and excellence in everything we do. At Premium Waters, you’ll find a safe, family-friendly work environment where your growth and career goals are supported. Our team takes pride in serving one another and our customers by providing a safe and healthy water product. If you're looking to join a growing organization where quality, teamwork, and community matter—this is the place for you.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in chemistry or science preferred, but will accept experience in lieu of education.
Minimum of two years work-related experience or training preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Computer experience is required.
Forklift certification (Must complete certification within 90 days of hire.)
While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.

Nice To Haves

Reports to Production Manager and Blow Mold Lead. This position may work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Oversee all plant regulatory testing.
Participation and preparation for all plant audits.
Assist with completing GMP audits, customer complaint investigations, and Mock recall and traceability exercises.
Performs daily and quarterly micro tests (coliform, HPC, yeast/mold, etc.)
Oversee maintenance of all water processing related equipment.
Must be able to work off-shifts as needed.
Assist with resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions.
Monitor all areas of the plant for GMP compliance.
Makes sure that all personnel are adhering to corporate GMP policies
Monitor all lab supply kanbans regularly.
Weekly collection of outside lab samples
Function as a training resource to the plant.
Fills in for Quality Technicians and the Quality Assurance Manager as needed.
Manages QA documents.
Follows standard operating procedures.
The QA Team Leader’s main responsibility lies in the water processing. They insure that the water specifications are correct for each product produced, from the beginning to the end. They tend all the tanks in the plant, spring, and process room. Continuously throughout the production run they perform microbiological testing on the finished product to ensure its quality. QA Team Leader must follow all HACCP and SQF regulations.