What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Quality Control Technician position at Reily Foods Company?
Reily Foods Company has mastered the art of producing quality coffee and tea products for over 120 years!
Job Summary: As a QUALITY CONTROL LEAD, you will need to possess a passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and the capacity to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest quality standards of product excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the Lead Lab Technician in a fast-paced food manufacturing lab
- Performs sensory analysis on in process and finished product at point of production
- Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots analytical equipment
- Works closely with Production and Maintenance teams to assist in troubleshooting process upsets
- Performs all quality checks, understands product specifications, and completes relevant testing in all major Production Areas (Tea, Coffee, Seasoning) as well as retains and bulk
- Utilizes Digital Production System (Redzone) to complete quality compliance checks
- Handles customer complaints and supplies issues. Initiates Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) and completes all follow up actions
- Ensures fumigation and fogging events are performed in a safety manner
- Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training; maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition
- Supports and complies with GMPs; understands and follows emergency action plan
- Supports food safety, quality and legality
- Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- AA / BS Degree preferred
- 3 years of Quality experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably food and beverage
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to proactively lead change within the department and process
- Strong training and facilitation skills with ability to effectively present information in a clear manner, demonstrate procedures and respond to questions
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to take on new projects within a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while managing priorities
- Resourceful and effective decision maker with strategic problem solving and strong analytical skills
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with leadership and lead team huddles
- Proficient in MS Office; must be able to create detailed reports
- Knowledge of manufacturing software such as Redzone highly desired
- Willingness to work alternate hours/days as required by production schedule
Benefits include health insurance, 401k, LTD, paid vacation and holidays!
Reily Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
