QA Lead
QA Lead
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Job Description
JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE
Under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager the Quality Assurance (QA) Lead is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing of food products occurs in a safe manner in compliance with federal regulations (FDA/USDA) state laws current SQF code and other procedures as required. The QA Lead will be focused on working towards the high food safety and quality standards through using a riskbased food safety and quality system that challenges us with continuous improvement organizational culture standards and technology. This individual will ensure food safety and quality by implementing the use of proven methods of processing continuous review/improvement of the system and validation through extensive internal and external audits.
The QA Lead is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the food safety sanitation allergen control etc. programs within their site. The QA Lead acts as back up for the QA Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees are responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to those responsible to initiate action.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager the Quality Assurance (QA) Lead is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing of food products occurs in a safe manner in compliance with federal regulations (FDA/USDA) state laws current SQF code and other procedures as required. The QA Lead will be focused on working towards the high food safety and quality standards through using a riskbased food safety and quality system that challenges us with continuous improvement organizational culture standards and technology. This individual will ensure food safety and quality by implementing the use of proven methods of processing continuous review/improvement of the system and validation through extensive internal and external audits.
The QA Lead is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the food safety sanitation allergen control etc. programs within their site. The QA Lead acts as back up for the QA Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees are responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to those responsible to initiate action.
- Record observations from Plant walks through and complete reports.
- Conduct verification in all QA Technician in operation on a regularly scheduled basis as required by the HACCP Food Safety Program.
- Reports all quality defects to QA Manager and Plant Manager so corrective action can be taken.
- Responsible for duties associated with the company’s SQF Program; produce safe quality food.
- Monitor production operations and procedures to ensure compliance with HACCP General Food Safety.
- Conduct periodic audits to ensure that procedures are being followed and areas being maintained in a state of control.
- Participate in internal and external audits as requested.
- Participate in Customer Complaints investigations
- Ensure product hold program is executed properly by QA Technicians
- Conduct monthly Hold Log verification
- Verifying strict adherence to established quality and food safety standard operating procedures and compliance with USDA and FDA regulations.
- Review applicable paperwork associated with company HACCP Programs on a daily basis.
- Works with QA Manager to attain goals carry out strategies plans
- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
- Trained in all QA Techs positions
- Assist in training of site employees as necessary with site management and QA Manager.
- Provide input details reports feedback etc. to QA Manager to implement monitor and enforce all necessary processes and procedures
- Perform and assist with additional duties as assigned by QA Management
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 or more years of experience within the food industry or other similar position with knowledge and understanding of GMPs HACCP FDA/USDA regulations current SQF code and GFSI standards a plus
- Bilingual fluent in both Spanish and English required
- Ability to read and write in both Spanish and English preferred
- Food Service Certificate HACCP Certificate required
- SQF Practitioner Certificate preferred
- Reliable transportation required
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Makes sound decisions based on basic food safety and quality principles with supervisor guidance
- Work to complete and meet all responsibilities tasks and goals in a timely and effective manner
- Able to selfprioritize tasks based on all responsibilities tasks and goals
- Able to accept feedback and constructive criticism with an open mind and adjust accordingly
- Is selfmotivated and continuously looking to improve performance and/or aspects of the position or processes
- Clearly communicates with others actively listens and provides feedback in an appropriate manner
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with others to foster teamwork with those in and outside of the QA department
- Ability to quickly learn and comply with company safety quality GMP and other required policies and procedures
- Demonstrates analytical and technical capabilities leadership skills and good communication skills including written electronic and verbal
Employment Type
Full Time
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