Quality Technician Lead

Overview

Job Overview:

Location:

2304 Century Center Boulevard, Irving, Texas, 75062. The Quality Technician Lead is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards. The QA Lead Technician is also responsible for providing training and guidance to a team of Lab Technicians.

This position will support the 3rd shift 9:00pm - 5:30am, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

• Organoleptic and analytical analyses of products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards.
• Maintain sound calibration and validation programs for lab instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, DMA, PFD, Carbo
  
  QC, OxyQC, Refractometer, Autotitrators, Microscopes, Balances, pH Meter, Microbiological Luminescence System, UV-Vis).
• Determine that each instrument or device performs within specified operational parameters.
• Provide accurate results and exercise sound judgment before releasing data used to adjust syrup tanks and release finished products to market; qualify and quantify instrument and analytical output for validity.
• Perform microbiological testing of water, sugar, finished products, etc. by membrane filtration technique; conduct surface swabbing on equipment.
• Assure quality and integrity of raw bulk ingredients (e.g., sugar, CO2, Liquid N2).
• Understand chemical principles related to analytical methods and instrumentation, GLP, GMP, HACCP, Chemical Safety, and lab housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain QA documentation and record control procedures, formula and specification control, consumer complaints, nonconforming materials and products, etc.
• Perform statistical analysis of laboratory data and use data to recommend process improvements.
• Manage weekly inventory and stocking of laboratory supplies; research alternative sources to reduce cost without compromising quality.
• Manage finished product retain system.
• Train new personnel and existing laboratory staff on new procedures and techniques.
• Conduct instrument and method development; perform validation programs on new processes and procedures.
• Assist Quality Supervisors and Quality Managers with special projects as directed.

• Pay starting at $29.50 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $31.03 per hour after the 6-month anniversary.

• Benefits eligible day one.
• Benefits subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable):
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement.

• Science background;
  Chemistry, Biology or Food Science-related degree preferred.
• Laboratory experience in a dairy, food or beverage manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to handle a stressful, fast-paced, and rapidly-changing environment.
• Multitasking ability with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Computer skills:
  Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Infinity
  
  QS, Minitab, SAP.
• Excellent training capabilities and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, good problem-solving abilities and strong teamwork commitment.
• Ability to work any shift and/or overtime as required.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and strong distribution capabilities. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team anchored in our values. We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop.

We offer robust benefits to support health, wellness, and personal and financial well-being. We also provide programs to enhance professional growth and development while ensuring employees feel valued and appreciated  are an equal opportunity employer and recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or any other protected status.

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