Quality Technician Lead

Who We Are

At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.  

Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.  

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPop’ mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day. 

Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!” 

Job Summary

As a Quality Technician Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the quality control processes and ensuring that all products meet food safety and quality standards. You will lead a team of quality technicians, assist with the execution of quality-related tasks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities in Food Safety

• Lead and supervise the quality technician team, providing guidance and support as needed
• Collaborate with production supervisors to assist with quality-related tasks and execute necessary action
• Conducts regular quality checks to ensure finished goods meet product specifications
• Participate in CAPA activities to resolve non-conformances identified during internal and 3 party audits
• Responds to any out-of-specification products on the floor
• Monitor in progress production & changeovers, ensuring no risk of allergen cross contact
• Assists in execution of Food Safety Audits 
• Provides coaching on non-compliance with GMPs or PPE policy
• Be knowledgeable of the lot coding system and expiration dates; support production by verifying correct printed materials
• Verify execution of quality procedures and review of records
• Support production employees with paperwork activities ensuring that paperwork is completed correctly and fully
• Responsible for the systemwide employee training program and related records
• Supports food safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Monitor temperature of locations and raw materials
• Responsible for visual inspection, ATP and allergen swabbing after sanitation, to verify the effective of SSOP execution
• Use ATP swabbing to verify the effectiveness of SSOP execution. 
• Completes project or other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Working knowledge of food safety, personal hygiene, and the proper use of GMP apparel
• Must be HACCP and PCQI certified
• Minimum of 1 years of Food Manufacturing experience
• Maintain GMPs and PPE policy while at work
• Basic food safety and product quality understanding
• Able to read, write and do basic math
• Able to understand and execute food safety policies and regulations. 
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Able to follow specific written procedures and forms
• Food production QA/QC experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to work as needed on the production floor and around heavy machinery
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 

Additional Requirements

Must obtain Internal Auditing and SQF certifications within 6 months of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elk River, MN 55330 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elk River, MN 55330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $31