Quality Control and Assurance Lead- 2nd Shift

Quality Control and Assurance Lead – 2nd Shift

Des Moines, IA, US

30+ days ago – Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 to $29.00 per hour

Todd’s is a small fast‑growing family owned business located in Des Moines, IA. Todd’s works with a large number of well known businesses acting as co‑packaging/co‑processing operations. The site offers a wide range of products certified as Halal, Kosher, Organic, and Gluten Free. This team provides a great opportunity to learn and expand into the broader quality and food safety community.

The purpose of this position is to define and establish the functions, duties, authority, and responsibilities of the Quality Control Lead for Todd’s.

• Responsible for ensuring plant adherence to all GMP, SQF, and HACCP processes as required by plant regulations.
• Ensure all food safety measures are being followed at the facility.
• Work M–F from 2 pm to 10:30 pm.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Preferred:
  Certified classes in Food Safety, Good Management Practices, HACCP, SQF Processes

• Computer proficiency (Required)
• 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment (Required)
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in quality control in food manufacturing

• Ability to read, write, spell, and orally communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to read, write, spell, and orally communicate clearly in Spanish is a plus.
• Basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective communication with lead positions in the facility.
• Organize, sort, and categorize information and production samples.
• Understand metric and lb. conversion rates for raw goods and incoming products.
• Train and inform employees on proper food safety practices.
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple personality types.

• Body positions: standing, sitting, walking, crouching, stooping.
• Extensive use of hands, arms, and fingers.
• Lifting: normal up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Production facility is a controlled smoke‑free environment.
• Employees must wash hands before entering the Production Center.
• Employees must wear gloves, masks, and other essential protection equipment as required by Quality Control.
• Employees must follow all GMPs and maintain good personal hygiene as per FDA food safety guidelines.

• Reports to the Quality Control Manager.
• If the Quality Control Manager is absent, reports to the General Manager.

• Authority to discipline employees for poor food safety practices, quality issues, and improper cleaning processes.
• Authority to shut down production lines due to improper food safety practices and non‑compliance.

• Ensure all food safety measurements are being followed under supervision.
• Ensure all Quality Control mandates are followed by the facility.
• Actively monitor and model quality control behavior.
• Collect and document daily produced product samples based on SOPs and customer specifications.
• Work with SQF practitioner to ensure SOPs are followed.
• Validate functionality of critical control points established throughout the facility through monitoring and corrective actions.
• Understand HACCP and internal auditor processes and be willing to learn food safety requirements associated with food manufacturing.
• Update SQF processes and keep records and management SOPs up to date.
• Ensure daily production logs adhere to company SOPs, check logs for accuracy, and balance lot numbers.
• Ensure rooms are properly cleaned prior to ATP swapping.
• Notify management when production centers fail to perform GMPs.
• Release product placed on hold that does not meet qualified specifications.
• Check finished goods paperwork and ensure all products have been labeled correctly and moved to finished goods for shipping.
• Help run customer plant audits and tours, always presenting self in a professional manner.
• Work with Plant Manager and Scheduling to develop daily batch records reports and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure production yields line up with actual batch production and final report is complete, accurate, and ready for invoicing.
• Recognize allergens, organics, and…