Description

Quality Assurance Lead

Position Summary:

The lead QA Technician will be responsible for the daily verification, reporting and follow up of the monitoring tasks performed by the individual line QA Technicians. This position will report to the QA Supervisor.

Essential duties:

1. Ensure that all line QA Techs are properly monitoring all product spec guidelines;

2. Ensure that all line QA Techs are performing all monitoring activities according to established procedures;

3. Ensure that all line QA Techs are properly reacting to out of spec situations;

4. Ensure that all new line QA Techs have been properly trained, mentored, and all tasks initially verified;

5. Ensure that all plant policies and procedures are being implemented and properly monitored;

6. Conduct process audits as needed (Metal Detector, Temperature, Sampling, etc.)

7. Make sur QA techs are working following what is written in our CGMPs and SOPs;

8. Conduct plant CGMP audits and follow up on Corrective Actions

9. Other duties as specified by QA Management

Requirements:

• at least 1 year of experience as a QA Technician

• experience with poultry plant processes (petfood, debone, killplant, rendering, etc.) preferred

• able to work weekends and overtime as needed

• must have good interpersonal skills and display ability to work with others

• must be able to manage multiple tasks

• must be a team player

• Basic math skills

• Computer skills

• Public speaking

• Assertive communication

• Writing skills (grammar, punctuation and spelling)

• Confidentiality is required

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

EOE/Vets/Disability