Quality Assurance Team Leader

Qualifications/Requirements 

• Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions with attention to detail. 

• Able to work both independently andon ateam. 

• Organization and attention to detail arecritical. 

• Self-starter,must be ableto manage time. 

• Ability tomultitaskandprioritizeworkload in afast-paced environment. 

• Clear and concisecommunication skills. 

• Experience with Microsoft environment including Word, Excel, Power Point is necessary. 

• Willingnessto give and receive feedback.  

• Ability to problem solve, handle stressfulsituations andoperate with a sense of urgency. 

• Successfulcandidate required to have flexibility to work alternate shifts, holidays, and weekends which are required per the production schedule.  

• Must be able tocomprehend and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions.  

• Knowledge of GFSI, BRC and FSMA requirementsis a plus. 

• Must be able to work all shifts, primarily 2nd and 3rd.

Responsibilities 

• Principle accountabilities include the auditing of in-process manufacturing controls ensuring that all products are produced in compliance with Federal, State, Local and JM Smucker requirements. 

• Inspection, testing and documentation of inbound raw material receipt. 

• Collaboration with cross functional teams in root cause analysis and problem solving. 

• Complete preventive controls inspectionsin accordance withsites Food Safety Plan and fully document root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations. 

• Support the Company and site safety policies. Acts as a role model for safe working practices. Leads observations to promote safe working conditions. 

• Execute/leadgroup trainings asrequired. 

• Ensures effective communicationwith their team during shift, between shifts, and with other departmentresources. 

• On the floor support foroperators during production and sanitation. 

• Completing on shift and end of shift reports as needed. 

• Responsible for “audit ready” program management as assigned.​ 

• Working to further develop your own leadership and technicalskills. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability tolift up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to ascend and descendstairways 

• Constant walking (12,000+ steps per shift), bending, twisting, and carrying of product throughout the facility. 

• Ability to work on elevated surfaces, maneuver and climb ladders and rail cars. 

• Ability to be trained and qualified to use fall protection equipment while performing rail car sampling. 

Education 

• Associate’s Degree 

• 2 years manufacturing experiencerequired; food manufacturing preferred.  

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