Oak Ridge Winery is a family owned and operated winery that strives to be a leader in the wine industry and to work with exceptional people who share our values. We produce many well-known brands from our family vineyards and purchased grapes from the Lodi appellation and beyond.

Job purpose

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance procedures, standards, and guidelines. Will work closely with the third-party sanitation team to drive continuous improvement in the production facilities. This individual is responsible for identifying deviations and potential hazards prior to commencing operations and controlling and addressing deviations using Corrective Actions and QA Hold practices and shall initiate necessary Corrective Actions to address findings and non-compliances.

Duties and responsibilities

Essential Duties:

● Schedule, communicate and conduct company wide Internal Audits against companywide guidelines, procedures, programs, and processes.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance for implementation of documented systems.

● Analyze process reports and troubleshoot problems to correct quality issues.

● Coordinate activities and provide coaching and guidance to workers in the quality team.

● Work alongside and with the team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity.

● Receives direction from management and carries out instructions based on given directive.

● Follow and enforce all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies.

● Responsible for directing and supervising a group of employees involved in inspection and quality control procedures regarding purchased material, in-process material, and finished products to assure that quality control standards are achieved.

● Responsible for compilation and maintenance of inspection reports and records.

● Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP and certification standards.

● Keep up to date with changes in food safety regulations and communicate these changes.

● Develop and maintain food safety plans and documentation.

● Collaborate with suppliers to establish the requirements for food safety standards, while confirming adherence to these standards for incoming material, production, and storage processes.

● Support and guide manufacturing and warehouse facilities that are new to Food Safety Standards through implementation of required quality management systems.

● Maintain accurate records of internal audit reporting with detailed objective evidence, outlining compliance and non-compliance.

● Develop and implement crisis management programs and recall plans in case of product safety issues.

● Initiate an annual corporate mock recall and crisis management scenario to challenge the company recall system.

● Implement best practices, drive, and build a quality culture.

● Along with Bottling Line Supervisor will train and oversee Quality Control Technicians

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred

Qualifications:

• Must understand and speak English
• HACCP certification - required
• Previous experience working/implementing Quality Systems or working in certifications.
• 5 years’ Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage or non-durable products.

Job-related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific quality standards

● Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to proficiently communicate in written and verbal form in English

● Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and all other related computer use

● Basic math skills

● Attention to detail

● Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively with people and communicate in a respectful and professional manner

● Excellent punctuality, attendance, and overall dependability

● Ability to follow polices and procedures, understand and support company’s goals and values

● Dependable, confident, organized, and adaptable to change

Working conditions & environment

• Exposed to loud noise (bottling specific)
• Works near moving, mechanical parts, and lift truck traffic
• Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Additional/Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish and experience a plus!

Direct reports

Quality Control Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person