Mq Lead - Weekend Evening Shift ; Sparks, Nv

Position: MQ LEAD I- WEEKEND EVENING SHIFT 6PM-6:30AM (SPARKS, NV)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates all inspection activities on the respective shift, including dispositioning of materials. Performs inspections. Ensures the availability of adequate materials and supplies necessary to conduct sampling and inspections. Delegates daily task assignments for the MQ Inspection team.
• Conducts and documents investigations as necessary. Closes Nonconformance Investigations. Provides MQ Inspectors with investigation assistance.
• Assists with customer complaint investigations.
• Conducts internal audits for cGMP compliance.
• Tracks completion of deviations and holds and ensures timely completion of each.
• Performs RCA on manufacturing nonconformances. Provides long term preventative action measures for manufacturing nonconformances.
• Assists Packaging and Processing departments with troubleshooting and resolving daily issues. Coordinates the implementation of rework with Production personnel and tracks the status of lots that are on hold status.
• Assists management with monthly metrics that are tracked for the department.
• Identifies and immediately notifies management about actual or potential food safety issues, including resolving food safety issues within scope of work.
• Engages in training (i.e. cGMP, on-the-job training) and development of MQ employees by mentoring and following up with team members on a regular basis (including new employees), reinforcing company policies, culture, and expectations, ensuring they feel supported, are receiving proper guidance, training, resources and are adapting to the company's culture and team. Works with supervisor to include any gaps into their training plan and ensures all employees are current on required training.
• Reviews and updates departmental standard operating procedure to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Closes nonconformance investigations within established timelines.
• Completes necessary documentation, including LIMS and Oracle entries. Reviews documentation for completeness and compliance with GMPs and SOPs. Releases materials for use and reviews documentation for completeness. Participates in Tier II meetings in absence of supervisor and MQ Lead II.
• Assists with Continuous Improvement efforts within the MQ department that enhance safety, quality, production methods, equipment performance, and efficiency.
• Assists in the skills development of MQ Inspectors and Samplers.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP's, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.

Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of five years quality related experience OR equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Additional post-secondary education in a science field and prior team leadership experience strongly preferred.

• Experience in quality processes, inspection, and GMP environment required.
• Previous dietary supplement industry experience strongly preferred.

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Comprehensive knowledge of all work centers within the area of responsibility and ability to work in any area of MQ Inspection in which he/she has been trained based on the needs of the department. Strong technical writing skills required, including writing quality sections of quality nonconformances. Food safety and regulatory knowledge. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of manufacturing issues and make solid decisions to solve them, including ability to investigate issues and make decisions on immediate corrective actions and to independently close investigations by determining and documenting root cause and effective corrective actions.

Excellent communication and listening skills for engaging with a diverse team, along with strong teambuilding abilities to motivate, and lead staff. Effective time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with urgency and flexibility. Leads by example, embodying the company's core values and…