SUMMARY:

This position provides administrative support to the Quality Assurance Department. The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for in-process sampling of product to ensure that indicated quality specifications are met. The QA Lead must be cross functional in Food Safety to be able to perform in any area needed in the plant.

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Minimum two years’ experience in quality, in food manufacturing or similar industry
• Knowledge of HACCP (preferred)
• Knowledge of PCQI (preferred)
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to track and log measurements
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Bilingual- EnglishSpanish a plus+)

EDUCATIONEXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in baking
• Administrative experience, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable and experienced in general food safety programs and policies- including government regulations, FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pull in-process samples
• Perform visual quality checks and execute measurement checks
• Auditing of production packets for all business segments
• Communicate Quality opportunities with production and quality stakeholders

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Filling out/completing PNR’s
• Continuous inspection of entire facility to ensure cleanliness standards are met and maintenance work orders are entered or escalated