Quality Control Lead Technician (Mat Leave Coverage)

Position: Quality Control Lead Technician                      Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor

We are looking to a QC Lead Technician to join our Quality Assurance team! This position will help ensure all products meet regulatory, internal, and customer requirements, as well as supporting administrative tasks within the department.

Opportunities
Responsibilities include support QA Supervisor on training and developing QC Technicians, managing QC paperwork for the department, staying organized in a fast-paced environment and effectively coaching production staff while demonstrating consistency and follow-through. At the same time, this provides the opportunity to support, maintain, and achieve high-quality standards for our products.

Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation

• You are passionate about quality assurance and control and proud to be the champion of quality
• You enjoy solving problems by analyzing data and investigating issues
• You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree Organic Foods

Character & Abilities  

• You are a multi-tasker who prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• You are meticulous, process-driven, and uber-organized with a keen eye for detail
• You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities
• You are able to lead, instruct, and communicate company and regulatory standards to employees

Knowledge & skills

• You have knowledge of GFSI standards (BRC, SQF or FSSC 22000) and/or knowledge of GMPs and Good Lab practices.
• You understand HACCP concepts and processes (training in HACCP)
• You have intermediate level Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

Experience

• You have experience troubleshooting complex QC/QA issues
• You have experience working in a similar capacity, preferably in a food production facility

Nice-to-Have

• You have a Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Detailed Description of Duties:

• Monitor quality standards of finished product and make quality related decisions regarding compliance with company regulatory and certification standards
• Review and maintain all QA and QC records, documents, and samples pertaining to HACCP, BRC, CFIA, etc.
• Support with writing and updating standard operating procedures
• Conduct shelf-life studies and compile reports
• Assist in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions and follow upon NC.
• Effectively communicate quality control expectations to employees and support with training for GMP’s
• Conduct QA tests to ensure products meet specifications
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as BRC, HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, process deviation, hold and release procedures
• Maintain product traceability verifying lot numbers and systems
• Effectively solve problems analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending the right course of action
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team to ensure clarity and continuity
• Perform various inspections to ensure quality (i.e., pre-operation, ingredient, shipping & receiving)
• Provide backup support for other QA positions as needed
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries of quality control activities for management review.
• Verification of production and quality document for effectiveness
• Developing SOP, SSOP, forms when necessary, with proper document control.
• Environmental monitoring and evaluation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Train and mentor junior quality control technicians on testing procedures, equipment operation, and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to production staff on quality-related issues and best practices.
• Assist in the supervision of quality control activities during shifts or in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager or designate.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager or Supervisor in scheduling and coordinating quality control activities.
• Perform other administrative tasks such as inventory management, procurement of laboratory supplies, and budget tracking as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

other… 

• You are willing to work flexible shifts to cover for vacations, sick days, or leave if required
• Valid DL preferred