Department Lead QC

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, individual is responsible for supporting Sacramento Plant Quality Assurance. Provides support to Production relating to product quality and food safety.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs various administrative functions to support Sacramento Plant QA such as purchasing supplies, scheduling Inspectors, auditing timecards, vacation tracking, etc. Maintain Quality Inspection forms as specifications are updated. Orders forms as needed for Quality Inspection personnel.

• Monitor production holds and disposition out of grade product for rework.
• Review of inspection test results, summarizing out of grade conditions. Collaborate with Sacramento QA Managers to ensure quality standards are clearly defined and finished products conform to specifications.
• Work with Sacramento QA Inspection staff, providing training and guidance with inspection procedures.
• Review of inspection test results, summarizing out of grade conditions.
• Inspection of Quality/Food Safety issues with customer returns, ingredients, and packaging.

• Maintain spreadsheets, graphs, and databases for ongoing Quality Assurance/Operations projects. Updates QA Manual documents as directed.
• Travel to other Blue Diamond facilities for Quality support as needed.
• Participate in Food Safety Program internal audits, GMP audits, and Safety audits.
• Assists with complaint investigations as needed.
• Monitors and maintains equipment and inspection calibrations.

• Provide QA support for Sprint Teams, test products and packaging qualification.
• Required to perform other tasks as needed or assigned by management.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum level of education required.

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience.

• 2-5 years quality assurance/manufacturing experience

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)

• Proficient reading and writing skills. Typing and 10-key skills required. Experience with quality inspection tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills. Must be able to work effectively with inspection staff as well as Operations Leads and Managers. Self-starter. Strong attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. SAP experience preferred. Knowledge of Statistical Process Control.
• Able to work under limited supervision. The position may require the ability to work in noisy areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and BDG Safety Policies.

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)

• N/A

Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. alone or 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Overtime and weekend work may be assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)

• College degree preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances. Team member safety is very important to us and more information is available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety.

Education:

High School/GED (Required)

Other Job Details:

Work Shift:

Swing

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$32.55

Targeted Exempt Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.