Quality Team Lead (Supervisor) - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Assurance team at our Denver Plant, producers of Udi’s Gluten Free products. You will supervise and guide quality assurance technicians and associates while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will play a key role in audits, HACCP program evaluation, GMP training, sanitation assessments, pest control, and resolving customer complaints. You will also collaborate with operations on quality and safety issues, manage product holds and dispositions, and review new equipment installations or repairs. Approximate hours: This is an onsite role with a schedule of Sunday–Thursday 9:00pm–5:30am.
Requirements
- BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
- 3+ years of related quality assurance experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
- Comprehensive knowledge of Food Safety Guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safe practices
- Strong understanding of HACCP plans and government regulations (FDA, USDA)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Experience in large organizations or corporate environments
- Skill in prioritizing and managing tasks effectively
- Proficient computer skills and ability to read measurements
Responsibilities
- Coordinate quality assurance activities, including audits, training, and purchasing supplies
- Provide technical assistance and training to QA personnel
- Monitor and verify HACCP plan CCPs, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
- Conduct GMP and sanitation audits in operations and warehouse areas
- Partner with operations personnel to address quality and safety issues
- Verify that operational control systems are functional and followed
- Manage product holds, releases, and dispositions in compliance with policy
- Evaluate damaged products and coordinate resolutions for customer complaints
- Ensure SPC management practices are implemented
- Complete analytical reviews of products
- Expected to provide significant floor presence for manufacturing support
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
