Quality Assurance Lead 1st shift

The Wonderful Company • Buttonwillow, CA

1d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Lead will assist in the supervision of all quality assurance functions, implementation, development, audit, and maintenance of the plant’s quality and food safety systems, including HACCP, to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. This role involves monitoring quality assurance personnel, providing training, and maintaining technical expertise. The Lead will also provide 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.
• Ability to promote communication, involve staff and employees, support staff, communicate objectives and develop employee potential.
• Ability to 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.
• Professional communication skills, directing personnel on duties and assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to perform 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 the 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.
• Monitoring CCPs.
• Overlooking testing of water, in-process arils, air monitoring, finished product micro testing, environmental swabbing, and 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.

Benefits

• Access to top-notch medical coverage
• comprehensive vision and dental plans
• 401k with match eligibility
• 24/7 online physician consultations
• virtual mental health resources
• life coaching
• engaging employee community groups
• cash rewards for healthy habits
• fitness reimbursements
• library of on-demand fitness videos
• Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility
• Dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department
• People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses
• Company-wide mentorship program
• Continuous Improvement Training
• Company-provided funds to allocate to up to three charities of your choice
• Opportunities to contribute to group service projects within our local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed