REPORTS TO : Sr.

QA Manager DIRECT SUPERVISOR : Sr.

QA Manager DIRECT REPORTS : QA Specialists, QA Inspectors, Spice Room Team Job Summary : The QA Team Lead II is responsible for supporting the Sr.

QA Manager in developing, implementing, and enforcing Food Safety Programs for Mi Rancho.

This position plans and directs activities concerned with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards.

With the direction of the Sr.

QA Manager, the QA Team Lead II assists leading the plant in assessing food quality and safety and other initiatives to improve products and processes related to quality, food safety and consistency.

The QA Team Lead II assists the Sr.

QA Manager in providing quality and food safety leadership to employees.

Participates in / leads projects to improve plant quality and food safety performance.

Education & Experience : Bachelors degree in food science or equivalent field of study or 5 years of work experience in QA.

Minimum 5 years experience in Food Manufacturing.Experience with USDA, FDA, or CA Dept.

of Food & Agriculture guidelines / requirements.SQF Certified Practitioner and Experience and mustExperience working with Kosher, Organic and AIB programs.

Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in a leadership role.

Trainings / Certifications Required : HARPC / PCQI CertifiedSQF Implementation & Auditing CertifiedSQF Internal Auditing Training Minimum Required Qualifications : Must have the ability to manage new and multiple projects from conception to commercialization.

Adept at working independently and cross-functionally, managing multiple projects and short timelines, and working in fast-paced environment.

Able to communicate and manage project needs cross-functionally.Ability to multitask and work under pressure and time constrained situations and adapt to quickly changing priorities across multiple projects.

Strong organizational, communication and analytical Skills.Ability to interact with all management levels.Must have excellent time-management skills.

Strong attention to detail skills.Must have proficient math skills.Must have proficient problem-solving skills.Must have proficient training, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Must be an excellent team player.Must be self-motivated.Must be computer literate Word, Excel, etc., Must be able to learn and work with company ERP system.

Strong follow-through, integrity, and sound judgment.Flexibility to work off-shifts as needed, including weekends to manage staff efficiently.

Bilingual- Spanish / English a plus.Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.Must be able to enforce, comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.

Method of training : On-the-job training General Job responsibilities Orientation and on the jobJob Description Review Training Method : Microbiological Methodology TrainingChemistry Methodology TrainingFood Audit TrainingQAI TrainingCompany Line of ProductsFood Safety Practices & Policies (e.

g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMPs, Food Fraud / Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs)Environmental Awareness TrainingRegulatory Agency Awareness (i.

e., FDA)Product Quality Standards and Specifications Injury & Illness Prevention Program.

Will receive general training and orientation that may include : Company rules and regulations.Plant Safety and Emergency ProceduresOSHA Required Safety Programs Essential Functions / Duties and Responsibilities : Support Sr.

QA Manager , Food Safety & Sanitation with all QA activities (fill in when and as required).Responsible for enforcing all company rules, policies, and procedures.

Responsible for overseeing, training, disciplining, and coaching of QA Staff as needed.Responsible for conducting formal and informal (continuous feedback) employee performance appraisals.

Oversee raw materials policies.Enforce and administer Food Safety Program including Metal Detection.Conduct annual system review of SQF Program, Food Safety Plans, and Prerequisite Programs, including verification and validation activities.

Enforce and administer Weight Control Program.Enforce and administer GMP Program.Responsible for verifying company compliance to third party standards (such as SQF, AIB, NSF, QAI, Non-GMO, etc.

to achieve outstanding results.

Maintain up-to-date and organized QA records.Enforce Product Specifications.Enforce and administer outside lab samples program.

Enforce and administer and audit effective Preoperational Inspections to assure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment.

Enforce and administer Hold and Release Program.Enforce and administer Pest Control Program.Enforce and administer Recall Program.

Manage Quality Assurance / Control Processes and Procedures (writing and implementing them as needed).Perform Plant Audits.

Conduct and understand product testing (Physical, Microbiological & Chemical).Promote an open and relaxed atmosphere to promote employee creativity and motivation.

Enforce and administer product-handling requirements.Audit and enforce production floor policies and procedures assuring SQF compliance.

Enforce and administer chemicals labeling policy.Maintain and promote a firm safety discipline and enforce company safety policies.

Report unsafe acts and conditions and take disciplinary action as needed.Train and inform employees on the high costs of materials handling to help them understand the importance of using care at all times.

Responsible for keeping personnel motivated, productive and well informed.Responsible for maintaining excellent and professional employee relations.

Responsible for promoting teamwork at all levels and between the departments.Assist Sr.

QA Manager , Food Safety & Sanitation to develop and update job descriptions.Must be familiar with Maintenance Department procedures and submit work orders when needed.

Assist Production Department when and where required.Other duties as assigned.

Location : Mi Rancho, Elk Grove, CA- On Site Travel Requirements : Less than 5% (example : trainings / vendor sites) Typical Working Conditions, Equipment Used, and Essential Physical Tasks : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit in front of a computer / desk station for a portion of shift.Continued walking and standing on hard surfaces, climbing, and descending steps.

Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up-to 30 lbs.Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise.

Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions.Loud noises generated from equipment.

This job description may not be complete and is subject to change at any time without notice.

For additional information about our company, go towww.mirancho.com.

Mi Rancho is an E-Verify participating employer.

Last updated : 2024-06-22