Quality Assurance Lead *2nd shift at The Wonderful Company

Del Rey, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

25.5

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Food Safety Systems, HACCP, HARPC, FSMA, Microbiological Testing, Technical Reporting, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Equipment Calibration, Recordkeeping, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Thinking, Team Leadership

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of health. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates. The Quality Assurance Lead plays will assist in supervision of all quality assurance functions, implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant’s quality and food safety systems. Also, including HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction by monitoring of quality assurance personnel, training, and maintain order in technical expertise. Provide technical support/resource for quality assurance personnel, production and other plant departments. Compensation- $24.00 - $25.50 Hourly Job Description What our Quality Assurance Lead will do: Quality and Food Safety Development, implementation and maintenance of all applicable elements of the POM Wonderful Quality and Food Safety systems to assure compliance. Special Projects Responsible for leading/assisting in special projects and analyses during the season focusing on Arils process. HARPC (FSMA)/HACCP Participate in the PC checks and implementation for FSMA. Responsible for understanding and supporting the sustainment and development of POM Wonderful’s HACCP Food Safety Program. Understand and Monitor CCP’s. Testing Overlook testing of water, in-process arils, air monitoring, finished product micro testing, environmental swabbing, preparing & submitting samples to third party testing. Technical Assistance Responsible for providing technical assistance to Quality Assurance operations, calibrations of equipment, ordering supplies and aid in achieving product quality. Recordkeeping Responsible for assisting in maintaining processing records that will allow for product, packaging, and ingredient holds and review of documents for product release. Review manufacturing process records to assure that customer and regulatory requirements are met. Review, create and maintain daily production files which include all production processing and quality paperwork. Qualifications Skills & experience that are necessary as our Quality Assurance Lead will include, but not limited to: Familiarity with state specific food safety laws and the biology of micro-organisms. Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes. A logical thinker with an enquiring mind, and knowledge in biological sciences. Ability to see the plan with business perspectives, and work hands on to complete given tasks. Promote communication, involve staff and employees, support staff, communicate objectives and develop employee potential. Lead problem-solving efforts through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees, with professional communication skills, directing personnel on duties and assignments. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently, performing efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to scheduling and environments. Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills. Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively. Computer-literate, intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Additional Information Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com. Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils. POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

Supervise quality assurance functions and maintain food safety systems, including HACCP and FSMA compliance. Provide technical support to production departments and oversee microbiological testing and recordkeeping for product release.