Quality Assurance Lead
Job DetailsJob LocationSavage - Savage, MDDescriptionJob SummaryRole and ResponsibilitiesEnsure day to day operations of the Quality Assurance Department are staffed and covered.
Ensure food safety and quality systems on the production floor are performing as intended.
This includes direct involvement for the resolution of issues, investigating, and auditing production processes and controls.
Audit sanitation systems to ensure they are compliant with FDA/USDA/SQF standards.
Key
Responsibilities:
Performs verification of quality and food safety checks established in the Kettle Cuisine HACCP and pre-requisite programs.
Assists QA management in the collection of data for the purpose of improving products and systems as necessary as it relates to food safety and quality (Statistical Process Controls.
)Perform verification system checks to ensure sanitation systems are on track including Daily pre-operational sanitation checks (inspections, APC, ATP, and Environmental monitoring.
)Train, motivate and guide QA technicians in safety carrying out department duties and responsibilities in an efficient manner.
Ensure work areas on the floor are clean and organized in compliance to Kettle Cuisine/CSC standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Assist QA and R&D/PD as needed during special batch runs.
Provide on the floor QA support to help with the investigation and troubleshooting of any food safety, quality and process control related issues.
Assist QA and Operations in conformance checks of ingredients, packaging and finished product to established specifications.
Help maintain sampling program for new products and other products for the purpose of shelf life studies and retention storage or certain finished products.
Work in a safe manner and follow all Kettle Cuisine and CSC standards, along with Federal, State and Local regulations for occupational safety.
Assist QA and site in accomplishing Kettle Cuisine and QA departmental goals and objectives.
Qualifications and ExperienceAssociates Degree in Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related Sciences preferredOne (1) Year of related experience in or with Quality Assurance Food manufacturing facility experience preferred1-3 years' progressive leadership experienceMust be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookTraining in SPC and good mathematical skillsServSafe preferredTechnical
Experience:
Required attributesSelf-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCreative problem-solving skillsStrict attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at onceComfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environmentsPassionate about food Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respectAs A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:
Model and support Kettle's Core Values and safety culture Create a culture of accountability & performanceDrive a focus on quality and continuous improvementPlan work, track results and resolve variancesLEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYWorks with little supervision, but work is reviewed.
Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
Position has little to no contact with customers.
Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization.
Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a QA Lead encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands/EffortsMust be willing to work all shifts, weekends and some holidaysExtensive walking and standingGood vision/hearing/and speaking abilityRepetitive motion (hands/wrists)Climb and balanceWork requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.
Work Environment and HazardsEmployee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
May need to work weekends or overtime as required.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
CORE VALUESKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation.
Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.
Honor Food - We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettleHonor Each Other - We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partnersHonor Development - We recognize and nurture each other's talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team Honor Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Auditing Biology Coordinating Food Safety Innovation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Ensure food safety and quality systems on the production floor are performing as intended.
This includes direct involvement for the resolution of issues, investigating, and auditing production processes and controls.
Audit sanitation systems to ensure they are compliant with FDA/USDA/SQF standards.
Key
Responsibilities:
Performs verification of quality and food safety checks established in the Kettle Cuisine HACCP and pre-requisite programs.
Assists QA management in the collection of data for the purpose of improving products and systems as necessary as it relates to food safety and quality (Statistical Process Controls.
)Perform verification system checks to ensure sanitation systems are on track including Daily pre-operational sanitation checks (inspections, APC, ATP, and Environmental monitoring.
)Train, motivate and guide QA technicians in safety carrying out department duties and responsibilities in an efficient manner.
Ensure work areas on the floor are clean and organized in compliance to Kettle Cuisine/CSC standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Assist QA and R&D/PD as needed during special batch runs.
Provide on the floor QA support to help with the investigation and troubleshooting of any food safety, quality and process control related issues.
Assist QA and Operations in conformance checks of ingredients, packaging and finished product to established specifications.
Help maintain sampling program for new products and other products for the purpose of shelf life studies and retention storage or certain finished products.
Work in a safe manner and follow all Kettle Cuisine and CSC standards, along with Federal, State and Local regulations for occupational safety.
Assist QA and site in accomplishing Kettle Cuisine and QA departmental goals and objectives.
Qualifications and ExperienceAssociates Degree in Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related Sciences preferredOne (1) Year of related experience in or with Quality Assurance Food manufacturing facility experience preferred1-3 years' progressive leadership experienceMust be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookTraining in SPC and good mathematical skillsServSafe preferredTechnical
Experience:
Required attributesSelf-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCreative problem-solving skillsStrict attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at onceComfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environmentsPassionate about food Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respectAs A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:
Model and support Kettle's Core Values and safety culture Create a culture of accountability & performanceDrive a focus on quality and continuous improvementPlan work, track results and resolve variancesLEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYWorks with little supervision, but work is reviewed.
Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
Position has little to no contact with customers.
Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization.
Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a QA Lead encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands/EffortsMust be willing to work all shifts, weekends and some holidaysExtensive walking and standingGood vision/hearing/and speaking abilityRepetitive motion (hands/wrists)Climb and balanceWork requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.
Work Environment and HazardsEmployee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
May need to work weekends or overtime as required.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
CORE VALUESKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation.
Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.
Honor Food - We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettleHonor Each Other - We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partnersHonor Development - We recognize and nurture each other's talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team Honor Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Auditing Biology Coordinating Food Safety Innovation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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