Team Leader Quality
About The Position
Assists in the management of quality control activities for all phases of production, personnel and laboratory operations. Schedules and assigns workloads; and maintains close rapport with production to identify, solve and prevent problems affecting quality. Directs product quality surveillance of manufacturing areas with possible HACCP monitoring, conducts periodic facility inspections and may perform daily bacteriological environmental inspections in critical plant areas; supervises special inspections for incoming materials, end-of-run products, etc. Coordinates with production in the monitoring of packaging lines for effective control of weights, metal detection, codes and product/package integrity.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or other related degree required. Education may be substituted for years of experience
- 3-5 years related experience required preferably in the food industry
- Complete understanding of Food Safety Guidelines/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe practices and procedures
- Complete understanding of HACCP Plans
- Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA)
- Familiar with Fundamentals of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
- Large organization/corporate experience
- Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to read measurements
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Frequently is required to stand and walk.
- Occasionally is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates quality assurance activities (e.g., audits, training, purchasing, etc.)
- Provides technical assistance and training to QA personnel
- Monitors and verifies the HACCP plan’s CCPs adhering to policy and procedure
- Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas
- Works with operations personnel on quality and safety issues
- Verifies operations control systems are functional and being followed
- Places product on hold, release or disposition as necessary while adhering to policy and procedure
- Evaluates damaged products
- Coordinates resolution of customer complaints as necessary
- Ensures SPC Management practices are followed
- Completes analytical reviews of product
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
