Quality Assurance Leader

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Lead Technician to join our team at our Cabazon, CA factory. This role reports to the Quality Resource.

Compensation: $36.00 - $37.00 / hour 
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment 

Job Description:
Compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling, and sanitation activities.
Preparation and resolution for all Company Quality Audits (FSQS, FSSC, Customer Audits, Department of Defense, FDA, etc.), in addition to internal audits (Glass and Brittle, Hygiene, Self-Assessments, etc.)
Tracking, analyzing, and leading initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
Assist operations in disposition of all OOS/non-conforming materials and full goods. 
Work with QA Resource to drive Company Quality initiatives including (but not limited to) the implementation of the company’s Quality System.
Assist with QA items needing purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies such as filters, chemicals, and lab supplies. 
Assist leadership at site level in leading the Quality Management System (QMS), Food Safety Quality Systems (FSQS), Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000), and all other company or regulatory requirements. 
Coordinate activities and develop good relationships with other departments.
Work cross-functionally with the Planning, Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to maximize results.
Provide guidance to factory employees to ensure the Safety/Environmental programs are implemented and maintained.
Supports and maintains site-specific manuals, records of inspections, and incidents relating to Safety, Health, Security and Environment.
Assist in managing the performance and development of the Plant QA Department with respect to skills, objectives, etc.
Assist leadership with new employee onboarding quality training and annual employee refresher training plans.
Assist in developing initiatives to improve plant performance against company quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Act as a key player in reducing waste and scrap within the site and contribute to the company’s continuous improvement objectives. 
Assist in the site’s pest sighting and control program.
Provide day-to-day leadership to QA Department and assist QA Resource as a liaison to Corporate QA, Corporate and outside laboratories, and to external regulatory agencies (FDA, IBWA, EPA, etc.).
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biological sciences 
Prior QA experience (5-8 years) with beverage or other food products
Microbiology laboratory experience with HPC/Coliform/PsA
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
Chemical handling and hot CIP (clean in place) background 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using 5Y/Fishbone root cause analysis
Candidate must have sound administrative and computer skills
Candidate must have sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, VelocityEHS, and data management a plus
Candidate must be self-directed, aggressive, and possess the maturity commensurate with being an effective leader