Quality Assurance and Food Safety Team Leader

Quality Assurance and Food Safety Team Leader

Location:

Garland, TX, US (Full Time)

Responsibilities

• Assist the front-line supervisory staff in ensuring adherence to GMP and HACCP program compliance and report any non-conformances to the Quality Manager.
• Ensure the manufacturing processes and facilities meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure product quality through random on-floor quality checks; ensure the facility meets FDA standards through regular internal audit.
• Responsible for food safety and quality training class and schedule.
• Responsible for training all QA Techs (onboarding and annual).
• Responsible for HACCP record keeping, review, verification, and corrective actions. Update or assist in the revisions of SOPs and specifications as required.
• Responsible for collecting and sending microbiological and chemical samples for lab testing and verifying that results are compliant.
• Ensure supplier information is updated, and material received follows the company s food safety standards. Ensure finished product specification, microbiological and chemical integrity.
• Perform routine audits of the factory, warehouse and surrounding area (i.e., daily pre-operational checks, internal audits, etc.).
• Conduct in-depth investigations to assist in resolving non-conformance, Corrective Actions in a timely fashion and ensure CAs are implemented and followed.
• Assist in customer/consumer complaint investigation, such as review of documentation, follow up with the facility, etc.
• Responsible for conducting trend analysis and presenting the data to management.
• Monitor daily pre-op and post-operational inspections and collaborate with Sanitation, Maintenance, and Production to follow up with corrective actions.
• Assist in Safety Culture updates and ensure all forms are up to date and current.
• Meet as needed with the SQF practitioner and act as the back-up SQF Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience, preferably in a Food Processing facility.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines & pressure.
• Must be computer literate.

Why you should join our team:

• Full-Time starting immediately at $25.00/hour.
• Power of
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Live our core values — "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" — as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards:
  Upon meeting eligibility criteria, enjoy a comprehensive group health benefits and retirement plans.
• Ignite Your Potential:
  Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
  We are committed to fostering a workplace where DEI thrives with meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact:
  We actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.