Quality Assurance Lead

Position Summary

Ensure internal, customer, and federal food safety and quality system compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
• Contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
• Inspect fresh meat to be used in the process to assure wholesomeness.
• Monitor and record weights and temperatures of cooked meat products.
• Monitor and assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and establishment procedures are being followed, and that safe, quality meat products are being packaged for delivery to our customers.
• Document and correct deficiencies found during walkthroughs (GMP's and facility) and product monitoring checks
• Monitor and assure the effective operation of production line metal detectors.
• Verify and record case weights and case piece counts and temperatures of the finished product.
• Verify information printed or stamped on finished product cases, including proper code date, 'Use Thru' date, product code, etc.
• Collect and document product samples for lab (micro) analysis, perform chemical analysis, grilling, and organoleptic testing of finished product samples to assure the customer is receiving a quality product.
• Perform environmental swabbing, air quality and water sampling and submission
• Retain unacceptable or questionable products for further analysis.
• Perform QA Technician duties and responsibilities for breaks/lunches/absences for Vacation/FMLA/LOA.
• Perform special assignments, as directed by Q. A. management.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed and for identifying and documenting quality problems for corrective action and for preventing non-conforming products.
• Train and monitor performance of quality technicians
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Proficient in all QA Tech skills
• Enforcement of SOP's, policies, and procedures (documentation and correction of non-compliances)
• Identify root causes and participate in CAPA, including corrective actions and preventive actions
• Train QA technicians
• Completion of pass down reports
• Completion of pass down reports
• Evaluate and propose discipline
• Develop solutions to daily problems
• Manage shift in absence of supervisor
• Understand & use SAP system

Qualifications

• Required High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possess basic math and computer knowledge including abilities in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be dependable and detail oriented.
• Must be able to follow directions, record data neatly & accurately, and work under minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively and clearly in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime hours as the company necessitates.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and good mathematical skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment safely.
• B.A. in Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent science degrees is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 50lb and must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in word and Excel. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to legally protected categories" such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.