Quality Lead

Menasha Corporation•Alsip, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lead – in Open Foods ensures that all finished goods produced meet customer specifications and requirements by effectively training Quality Team members and leading their work, as well as enforcing compliance with GMPs and internal SOPs. This position is responsible for participating in, facilitating, or performing audits to ensure customer conformance to specifications and that expectations are met.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Required)
3-5 years of related experience or training (Required)
Represent the Quality Department in a positive and consistent manner
Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
Ability to effectively work in teams
Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals associated with subject matter, as well as communicate findings to other quality representatives
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple and/or complex/highly detailed tasks
Must be detail oriented and pay close attention to accuracy
Ability to apply commonsense understanding and communicate accurately to carry out detailed instructions (both verbal and written)
Ability to analyze information gathered in order to maintain accurate and detailed records using both computerized and manual means
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written, verbal and electronic formats
Ability to independently, or with minimum supervision, write routine reports, correspondence and prepare various levels of documents and reports
Ability to establish and maintain very effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to this job
Ability to read and write using the English language

Nice To Haves

Some College or completion of Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or training in Quality and Food Science and Certifications (HACCP, Environmental) (Desired)
5+ years of Experience (Desired)

Responsibilities

Thoroughly understand and be able to perform regular Food Safety and Quality Audits for Open Foods and Closed Foods production lines within the HACCP Flow Process.
Understanding of HACCP and Critical Control Points as it relates to Ready to Eat (RTE) Foods and Primary Packaging.
Train Quality Team in their functions and line audits per specific customer and regulatory requirements
Ensure and manage proper distribution of workload for Quality Team
Follow, train, and enforce company processes and procedures
Thorough understanding of Environmental Monitoring Program; including swabbing protocols, completing corrective actions, trending, and documentation of EMP results.
Print/Coordinate print code dates and distribute for shift as necessary
Perform investigations to help determine possible root causes for Production variances, HACCP Deviations and EMP results.
Document, control and contain any non-conforming customer inbound food, packaging, and Finished Food based on Food Safety and Quality regulatory standards and /or customer specifications.
Responsible for verification of work packets, line checks, and QA documentation (based on customer specifications and regulatory requirements)
Prepare, Submit, and ship samples and paperwork to outside laboratories and customers as necessary
Coordinate ordering of QA supplies, lab supplies, environmental swabs, ATP swabs and Allergen swabs.
Sign off on all HACCP documentation daily.
Coordinate rework process and partner with Operations team to ensure procedures are documented and executed properly, both systematically and physically.
Will provide coverage in the absence of the QA Supervisor to ensure adequate sources are available to achieve food safety objectives and support the development, implementation, maintenance and on-going improvement of the SQF system
Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors