Team Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Manufacturing Quality, or a related technical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or influencing teams, troubleshooting quality issues, conducting audits, and supporting compliance programs.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• Working knowledge of food industry regulations, GMP, HACCP, PEP, sanitation, pest control, and GFSI standards.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, auditing and assessment capability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, influence without direct reporting authority, and support a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and quality or production systems such as SAP and RedZone.
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform hands-on plant and laboratory activities, including sampling, testing, stair and platform access, and occasional lifting of test equipment or product cases.

Nice To Haves

• SQF Practitioner qualification.
• HACCP certification.
• PCQI qualification.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Working knowledge of SPC.
• Experience with ERP implementation or integration of quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA Technicians on the designated shift, managing standard work, supporting daily execution, and reinforcing food quality and safety expectations.
• Provide QA guidance to production, including troubleshooting, training, audits, and incident management to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute sampling, analytical, microbiological, environmental monitoring, and retained sample programs; document results and escalate out-of-tolerance findings.
• Coordinate QA verification activities, including sampling plans, specification checks, sensory programs, sanitation verification, hygiene audits, allergen control validation, and HACCP/PEP system checks.
• Investigate quality and food safety incidents, analyze data and trends, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional partners.
• Use RedZone, SAP, LIMS, QIMS, Line Production Reporting, and CONC reporting to isolate issues, monitor trends, and support continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on quality, food safety, laboratory, and operational risks, and share insights and recommended actions with leaders and partners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Competitive pay.
• Annual incentive opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• Flexible ways of working where applicable.
• Career development programs.
• Learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility.