Total Quality Lead - 1st Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Total Quality Lead operates or directs other workers to operate mixing machines to blend ingredients into compounds for processing. This role involves collecting production paperwork, verifying sanitation, and checking product quality parameters such as temperature, consistency, salt, and color. The TQ Lead is also responsible for verifying load cell calibration and ingredients before batch mixing, as well as cleaning and sanitizing various mixing equipment. A key aspect of the role is setting an example for personnel and food safety, immediately reporting any product issues to the Department Supervisor, and covering for Process Techs when needed. The position requires strong competencies in problem-solving, communication (oral and written), teamwork, leadership, quality management, organizational support, productivity, safety, adaptability, attendance, dependability, and initiative.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
Demonstrates Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Demonstrates Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.
Demonstrates Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Demonstrates Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Demonstrates Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Demonstrates Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Demonstrates Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Demonstrates Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Demonstrates Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Demonstrates Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Demonstrates Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Demonstrates Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Demonstrates Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Operates or directs other workers to operate mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing.
Collects the production paperwork and electronic pad and accessories for Batch Master.
Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
Verifies the temperature, consistency, salt, and/or color of the product.
Verifies the calibration of load cells.
Verifies ingredients prior to the start of the batch mixing.
Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, kettles, pick system, pumps, pipes, blenders and/or hoppers.
Sets an example for all employees in the areas of personnel and food safety.
Immediately relays any problems or concerns with product to the Department Supervisor.
Performs job duties of the Process Techs in their absence.