Quality Assurance Lead - 3rd Shift

Rise Baking Company, LLC•Manteno, IL

About The Position

Implement, monitor, and document quality initiatives as well as provide quality support for production and manufacturing departments under the direction of the QA Supervisor/Manager. Perform a variety of routine to complex tasks including sampling, inspecting, and analyzing raw material, finished product, and work in progress for quality and food safety in compliance with company and customer standards.

Requirements

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or work experience equivalent
2+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment; knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse work force
Ability to take initiative and be assertive when needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Monitor daily QA Technician activities to ensure company policies are being followed; provide feedback and recommend corrective actions as needed
Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor
Serve as backup when QA Technicians are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)
Assist with training new QA Technicians; assist production with GMP and safety orientation
Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs
Perform pre-operational inspections and report concerns to QA Supervisor/Manager
Inspect incoming raw materials; review COAs and COCs as required
Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined
Monitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as required
Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required
Maintain various production and QA documents
Perform and lead food safety, quality, and GMP audits
Develop quality specifications, assist in the commercialization of new products, and provide assistance during first production runs/plant trials
Perform label and packaging verifications
Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities relating to food safety, product quality, and safety system
Assist in auditing the food safety/HACCP program
Support facility with required certifications: organic, non-GMO, kosher, etc.
Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits
Serve as a resource for other departments as needed to ensure compliance to food safety and quality standards
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
Perform other job-related duties as assigned