RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Team Leader for the QA department and Shift
• Planning work, delegating work, communicating, inspecting results, problem solving, accept/reject decisions, verification of policy compliance, and documentations
• Management of Departmental Training Program and is the trainer when assigned
• Perform projects as assigned
• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan and Prerequisite Program Requirements
• This position is a backup for a QA Technician

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• Basic QA Lab Experience to include lab testing
• Knowledge of product and packaging quality attributes
• Knowledge of product line
• Knowledge of the various coding systems
• Knowledge of the operational systems of the facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have good math skills
• Basic computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Must be able to lead a team
• In depth knowledge of all QA SOP, positions, and responsibilities
• Must work directly and indirectly with QA and Production Personnel
• Must be able to motivate employees
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Organization and planning strength for area, operation, and workload
• A self-starter, able to work with little direct supervision
• Must be able to supervise and delegate assignments
• Be able to Multi-task
• Able to handle pressure
• On the job training regarding BCPS, Company’s Data Bases, and HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

· Standing- to complete most all tasks

· Walking

· Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment

· Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox

· Squatting

· Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine

· Twisting- to perform work activities

· Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires

• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Be able to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods of time

· Carry tray of cans from line to QA lab, 12 pounds

· Push cart with cans, minimal force required to push cart

· Lift box of ingredients to take sample, varies from 25-52 pounds

· Maneuver 55 gallon drum of chorine from skid to dolley, 550 pounds

JOB COMPENTENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

· Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.

· Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.