Quality Assurance Lead 2nd shift

POM Wonderful•Del Rey, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Lead will assist in supervision of all quality assurance functions, implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant’s quality and food safety systems. This includes HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction by monitoring of quality assurance personnel, training, and maintaining technical expertise. The role provides technical support and resources for quality assurance personnel, production, and other plant departments.

Requirements

Familiarity with state specific food safety laws and the biology of micro-organisms.
Ability to prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
A logical thinker with an enquiring mind, and knowledge in biological sciences.
Ability to see the plan with business perspectives, and work hands on to complete given tasks.
Promote communication, involve staff and employees, support staff, communicate objectives and develop employee potential.
Lead problem-solving efforts through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees, with professional communication skills, directing personnel on duties and assignments.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently, performing efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to scheduling and environments.
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
Computer-literate, intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Development, implementation and maintenance of all applicable elements of the POM Wonderful Quality and Food Safety systems to assure compliance.
Leading/assisting in special projects and analyses during the season focusing on Arils process.
Participating in PC checks and implementation for FSMA.
Understanding and supporting the sustainment and development of POM Wonderful’s HACCP Food Safety Program.
Understanding and monitoring CCP’s.
Overlooking testing of water, in-process arils, air monitoring, finished product micro testing, environmental swabbing, preparing & submitting samples to third party testing.
Providing technical assistance to Quality Assurance operations, calibrations of equipment, ordering supplies and aiding in achieving product quality.
Assisting in maintaining processing records that will allow for product, packaging, and ingredient holds and review of documents for product release.
Reviewing manufacturing process records to assure that customer and regulatory requirements are met.
Reviewing, creating and maintaining daily production files which include all production processing and quality paperwork.