FSQA Lead Technician PM

FSQA Lead Technician PM at John Soules Foods

Job Title: Quality Assurance Lead Technician 2nd

Location: Gainesville, GA

Department: Quality Assurance RTE

Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor RTE

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Work Schedule:

3:00 pm to 12:30 pm, with a 30‑minute lunch.

John Soules Foods is a thriving family‑owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great‑tasting, high‑quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants.

Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion.

The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia;
Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

The Quality Assurance Lead Technician supports the Quality Assurance Supervisor in managing and enforcing plant‑level food safety and quality systems. This role has primary responsibility for monitoring and enforcing HACCP programs, GMPs, SSOPs, QA programs, product specifications, and documentation accuracy. The Lead Technician plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, food safety, and adherence to company standards across all production areas.

• Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including accurate data entry, documentation, and electronic filing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and management.
• Ability to enforce food safety, quality policies, and product specifications in a firm yet respectful manner.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• High energy, self‑starter with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• English proficiency is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed.

• Minimum of two years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a QA Technician or QA Lead Technician.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements including USDA, FDA, and third‑party audits.
• Knowledge of company products, processes, and production equipment.

• The Quality Assurance Lead Technician monitors all HACCP programs within the plant to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices throughout the facility and ensure strict adherence to established standards.
• Identify, document, and report food safety and quality deficiencies to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Plant Manager and communicate deficiencies to production and sanitation personnel.
• Monitor all SSOP programs to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements and verify the effectiveness of pre‑operational and operational sanitation activities.
• Ensure all QA documentation is completed accurately, legibly, and in accordance with company requirements and maintains proper filing of all quality records.
• Initiate corrective actions in accordance with established procedures and follow up to ensure proper resolution of all issues.
• Monitor raw and ready‑to‑eat products throughout the production process to ensure compliance with product specifications, verify that all products meet established specifications, and assist production personnel in correcting deviations.
• When specification deviations are not corrected or food safety is at risk, the technician has the authority to stop production lines.
• Communicate all specification deviations, corrective actions, and recommendations for…