Lead Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead for a manufacturing facility in Pacific MO. ! In this role, you'll provide technical expertise to ensure product quality, address customer concerns, and improve manufacturing processes. This position is perfect for detail-oriented individuals passionate about food science and quality assurance.

QA Lead - 1st Shift (Pacific)

Location: Pacific, MO

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay: $25/hour (hourly rate negotiable for highly experienced candidates)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead investigations for customer complaints and internal non-compliance issues.
• Conduct quality assurance audits of manufacturing and warehouse processes.
• Evaluate product performance and stability, including shelf-life and aging inventory processes.
• Perform sensory panel testing and visual product evaluations.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other departments to address gaps and concerns.
• Manage COA and Retain systems, SOP creation/maintenance, and training initiatives.
• Validate and verify quality-related activities (e.g., new equipment, cleaning processes).
• Analyze data and generate comprehensive reports to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Expertise in food science, aseptic techniques, and lab procedures.
• Knowledge of liquid/aerosol food packaging and quality management systems (QMS).
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, SharePoint, and other relevant software.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, 401(k), PTO, and room for career advancement.
• Onsite-only role within a growing, supportive team culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.