Quality Team Lead Required for a Consumer Packaged Goods Company
- Quality Assurance Team
- Hagerstown, MD
Quality Team Lead Summary
A leading consumer branded food company is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Lead to work under the Manager of Quality. The Quality Team Lead will lead technical assistance and scheduling to quality assurance associates. Additionally, the individual would be involved in all aspects of quality and food safety including the Quality Assurance program and analysis, as well regulatory compliance within the facility. This is an exciting role with plenty of opportunity to progress within the company!
The Quality Team Lead Will Have the Following Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance and training to Quality Assurance personnel
- Ensure and enforce food safety plan and procedures
- Participate and conduct in validation and internal audits (e.g. GMP, SQF System and Sanitation)
- Investigate food safety and quality problems and implement proactive and corrective actions
- Coordinate EMPC program
- Investigate customer/consumer complaints and respond with effective solutions
- Maintain Infinity QS system and oversee data collection practices on the production floor
- Work with Research & Development on plant trials and in the implementation of new products
Quality Team Lead Position Requirements
- BS in a science related field or Food Science related degree (equivalent education may be considered for years of experience)
- 2 years' experience in food industry or regulatory environment, preferably related to food manufacturing
- Experience with Food Safety Guidelines and/or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Understanding of FDA regulations
- Large organization/corporate experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- PCQI certification or HAACP certification is a plus!