Quality Control Lead

Overview

THE ROLE: This position reports to the QC Supervisor and is onsite with no travel required. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
. Employment Category:
Full Time Regular
. Pay Range: $23.25-$25.25
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Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through vibrant nutrition across its leading brands:
Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is a kombucha brand focused on gut health. Evolution Fresh is a cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. SAMBAZON beverages bottle the power of açaí in juice and energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area.

For more information, visit the company website.

The Quality Control Lead will assist and monitor production and product quality to ensure all products meet established specifications. The Lead will assist the QC Supervisor in developing, maintaining and implementing quality systems and food safety programs, and will provide support and direction to Quality Control Technicians.

• Train and review QC methodologies, SOPs, performance and techniques with QC personnel, including calibration of equipment to ensure accuracy and repeatability of test results
• Prepare and ship samples to customers
• Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are met
• Monitor compliance to specifications, methods, and procedures, GMP, HACCP and food safety programs through records review
• Conduct routine plant inspections to verify compliance with quality and food safety programs and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and holds for non-conformance
• Monitor quality and status of products in inventory
• Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning; validate records and compliance to established parameters
• Perform routine sanitation inspections and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing
• Manage and oversee Retain area
• Onboard and refresh training of QC Technicians
• Review Food Safety and Quality Records
• On occasion, perform QC Technicians’ responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related experience and/or training; or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, plant audits, sanitation and other state and federal regulatory requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to organize, supervise and direct a diverse workforce
• Goal-oriented and results-driven
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong technical and organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and flexibility
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Effective written and oral communication with team members at all levels

• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing or food production
• Supervisory experience in quality assurance in food or beverage manufacturing
• HACCP & SQF Certification

• Work in a manufacturing facility with cold (90°F) environments, loud conditions, proximity to chemicals, and laboratory settings
• Must be able to work in wet, cold or hot environments
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods; occasional climbing
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs

• 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:30pm); overtime and weekend requirements may apply

Our benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of eligible team members and their families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual…