Food Quality Assurance Lead

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR/LEAD

Afternoon Shift 3pm-11pm

(with the ability to cover night shift 11pm-7am, on occasion for vacations and training)

$24.15 plus an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential 

Responsibilities include:

The Quality Coordinator/Lead will assist the Quality Supervisor in the daily operations of the department. The coordinator is required to become proficient in and be expected to support and deliver against all areas of the department where critical leadership is deemed a necessity. This would include but is not limited to having a sound knowledge of Safety, department rules, GMP's, FDA, Quality and technical skills relative to plant and equipment. In this role you are responsible for meeting or exceeding Quality, Safety, and Production goals. The coordinator /lead is recognized as an extension of the Supervisor and is expected to act accordingly in a professional manner.

This is a working coordinator role and will provide support in the lab as needed to meet production demand.

Ensure safe work practices are utilized, initiate and implement safety improvements.

Maintain clean work areas, ensure GMP compliance in area.

Support and train team members as needed to perform their daily duties. 

Coordinate team's daily activities to meet production requirements.

Must be capable of providing front line troubleshooting of equipment and process issues, properly elevating concerns and issues to leadership team.

Support and train team members as needed to perform their daily functions and works with Supervisors to build an effective team environment.

Perform root cause analysis on production issues, noncompliance events and safety incidents/near misses

What you bring to the table

Associate's degree or equivalent of three (3) years of applicable QA Coordination/leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

• Prior experience in conducting / participating in audit procedures preferred

• Certification and/or work experience with PCQI and HAACP a plus

Knowledge of quality and sanitation systems and processes.

Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite, Intermediate to Advanced level of Excel proficiency

Ability to escalate challenges to appropriate level(s) of leadership effectively.

Be flexible and available to interact and connect with team members at all levels in the organization.

Demonstrate proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Display the ability to multi-task and be effective in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when interacting with staff, suppliers, and community partners.

Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Must be able to work flexible schedules to include weekends and overtime when needed.

We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available after 90 days.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

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