Quality Lead

Refresco•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Requirements

Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Understanding of Food Safety/Quality Requirements.
Able to read and understand metric system.
Prior inspection experience in a laboratory setting.
Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
Highschool diploma or equivalent.
3 - 4 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferable food/beverage industry.
Laboratory experience required.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, sensory tasting must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., HPLC, Densitometer, pH, etc) preferred.
Familiarity with GFSI, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.
Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification ideal.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
Perform all duties in the QA Technician job description as needed.
Monitor and maintain microbiology program, in process quality, lab testing and equipment, water treatment system in accordance with the requirements of the production schedule.
Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation, cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times within Good Laboratory Practice.
Conduct routine checks on production line as needed and act as initial Quality point of contact.
Test products on hold and determine disposition.
Assist seam evaluations with OEM vendors as needed.
Prepare and send product samples as required.
Send water samples to 3rd party laboratory quarterly and annually.
Conduct or carry out training as required to maintain and optimize performance or increase cross-function ability between departments.
Conduct verification inspections of employee tasks or reports as needed to ensure product quality.
Execute job according to QA standards and testing requirements in order to maximize process and minimize non-conformance.
Assign work delegation as directed by Management.
Must accurately complete all associated documents as per QA SOP Manual.