Description

Primary Purpose:

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Lead assists in ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. They are responsible for overseeing the product testing performed by the Quality Assurance Lab and the creation and distribution of Certificates of Analysis for outgoing shipments.

Responsibilities:

Quality Programs and Compliance

• Ensure compliance of quality requirements in relation to certifications, customer, state and federal standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing & Laboratory practices, programs and policies
• Responsible for the creation and distribution of Certificates of Analysis for outgoing shipments
• Data entry, record review and record keeping duties as required per laboratory SOP’s
• Oversee the daily testing of product to ensure parameters meet current specifications. Perform routine chemical analysis on raw material and finished product including pH, moisture, salt and fat testing per the current specification as needed.
• Assist with product sampling, inspection, testing and other duties required to support the site’s hold and release program
• Provide feedback to managers and production team when quality related discrepancies, violations or other issues that occur and need to be resolved
• Assist in shelf life study programs by reviewing samples and providing detailed reports
• Oversee the laboratory proficiency testing program to ensure understanding and compliance of laboratory and department SOP’s

Audit Support

• Support Quality Management during facility visits, audits and inspections
• Retrieve documentation and records, track down needed individuals and any other information or people as requested during the audit process

Training and Employee Education

• Engage site employees in Good Manufacturing Practices, programs and policies to educate and improve compliance

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Qualities and Skills Requirements:

• At least High School graduate or food manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Effective collaboration and influence skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred
• Attention to detail; thorough and accurate in work

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Work environment fluctuates between laboratory setting and food production areas. Standing is required for 50% of work shift. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat and twist. Must be able to occasionally lift 25-50lbs. Temperatures range from 30-100F. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in required areas.

Recruiters: Please do not send unsolicited resumes. Schuman Cheese is not responsible for recruiting fees assessed as a result of unsolicited resumes.