Quality Team Lead

** Description*
* We are looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager with the day-to-day tasks of the quality program in the plant. The primary responsibility is to assure final products meet the company's quality standards and adhere to customer specifications.

** Wage:**  $22 - 28/hr, Highly DOE

** Essential Duties and Tasks:*
* + Build analytical and investigative skills within the QA team.

+ Foster a culture of ownership, proactivity, and professional communication.

+ Oversee operational SQF compliance, including audits, process adherence, and documentation.

+ Identify gaps and escalate trends or issues to the Quality Manager.

+ Serve as SQF-certified backup for the Quality Manager.

+ Accurately enter quality complaints into the system.

+ Gather all required information and documentation for investigations.

+ Prepare cases for Quality Manager review, approval, or escalation.

+ Lead operational aspects of investigations, including fact collection and coordination with department managers.

+ Ensure investigations are fully documented.

+ Escalate high-risk or complex cases to the Quality Manager for final decision-making or customer engagement.

+ Partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

+ Track CAPAs from initiation to completion and verify effectiveness.

+ Escalate complex or recurring issues to the Quality Manager.

+ Monitor GMPs, process compliance, traceability, and operator-collected retains.

+ Identify potential risks and quality gaps before they escalate.

+ Analyze data and trends to anticipate issues and recommend improvements.

+ Communicate professionally with QA Techs, operations, and leadership.

+ Provide the Quality Manager with all information needed for strategic decision-making.

+ Act as the operational bridge between QA Techs and management.

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* Skills and Abilities

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Experience with SQF, GMPs, or BRC standards.

+ Strong computer skills:
Excel, databases, QMS systems, and basic reporting tools.

+ Proven problem-solving and investigative skills (root cause analysis, trend analysis).

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Leadership or supervisory experience - ability to coach and develop a team.

+ Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

** Benefits*
* We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive-at work and  offerings include:

+ Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match

+ Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more

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Career development opportunities

+ A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

** Qualifications*
* ** Education*
* ** Preferred*
* + Bachelors or better

** Experience*
* ** Required*
* + 3 years: QA/QC in Manufacturing or Food Environment

** Preferred*
* + QA or Quality Team Lead

+ SQF Level 2 Certification

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** Job Category:
** Quality

Full-Time