Quality Control Lead

The Quality Control Lead provides strong leadership and direction to the plant in Food Safety, Product Quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices. The Quality Control Lead will lead the Quality Techs and develop the departmental policies.

FOOD SAFETY – Pre-Op Sanitation inspections.

FOOD SAFETY – Internal Inspections.

FOOD SAFETY – Investigations.

Drive communications to support QC techs and department

Report quality concerns during daily production meeting and implement recommended changes from the feedback of other departments during the daily meeting

Ensure internal audits are conducted per prescribed frequency and corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner

Ensure sanitation inspections of equipment and facility are conducted per frequency

Assist in the development and maintenance of controlled document program within the facility

Assist with training of all team members in the appropriate policies and procedures

Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and engage in all activities related to product safety and the stability and integrity of products throughout the production process

Lead the daily activities of the Quality Control team and provide support as needed.

Perform all duties of Quality Control techs as a position back-up.

Assist with proper scheduling of Quality Control team to minimize overtime.

Audit product specifications for compliance and accuracy

Provide management with updates of product testing trends, deviations and recommendations for process adjustments

Assist with customer complaint and internal deviation reports

Identify quality problems and trends and recommend solutions

Interpret test results, comparing them to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations as appropriate

Verify customer product COA using internal and external data

Assist team with supplier qualifications and maintain appropriate documentation

Assist with the communication of new policies and procedures

Assist with Customer Audits and Corrective Actions

FOOD SAFETY – Notify Management of any Food Safety issue.

FOOD SAFETY – Aware of empowerment to act to resolve Food Safety issues within the scope of work.

FOOD SAFETY – Conform to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)

HACCP certified

Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills

Strong presentation, communication, organization and time management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with heightened attention to detail

Standing and walking up to 13 hours

Able to live and carry 25 to 65 lbs. repeatedly

Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jack

Able to continually bend, stoop, twist, use arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift

Able to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights and climb steps with ingredients weighing 25 to 65 lbs.

Health and Wellness
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Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

Paid Time Off
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Enjoy 2-weeks paid time off (PTO) and 7 paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge, spend time with family, or pursue personal interests.

Retirement Plans
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Plan for the future with our 401(k) retirement plan options, including an automatic 3% company matching to help you save for retirement.

Work-Life Balance
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We understand the importance of balance. Our fixed work schedules make it so you know your time off, allowing you to plan fun activities.

Modern, Safe Work Environment
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Work in a facility that is modern, clean, with comfortable temperature and adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality.

SE Booth Bend Rd 750
McMinnville, OR 97128