Quality Control Team Leader 2nd  Shift

Summary

Responsible for managing a staff of six technicians, as well as for the plants Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance program to ensure compliance with company and government procedures. Inspect and audit the operation in all phases of quality performance (raw materials, production, packaging and distribution).

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Carry out QC policies, procedures and directives in the development  of and compliance with company and government Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’S) while providing feedback and necessary follow up to ensure proper correction action.
  
• Ensure that all QC technicians and plant personnel are properly trained with regard to quality programs, procedures, safety and housekeeping. Ensure that all equipment is calibrated and functioning.
  
• Ensure the free flow of information between departments by identifying and troubleshooting problems in the production process.
  
• Prepare necessary report and provide regular feedback to keep, management fully informed.
  
• Perform various duties under the specific direction of the Quality Department Manager
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises six employees in the Quality Control Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and direction work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ensure all product formulations are produced in accordance with QA analytical specifications.
Provide techical assistance, and coordinate plant trials with R&D with all new products.
Investigate root cause of consumer complaint and provide direction to the plant to address process improvement and consumer complaint corrective actions.
Perform Quality/Haccp/GMP internal audits with corrective actions.
Knowledge to assess and make appropriate decisions in a fast paced environment

Education and /or Experience

Bachelor Degree (B.A) form four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in the food or beverage industry is a must.

Progressive management experience with proven leadership skills.
Solid experience in training/developing hourly employees.
Previous experience in a food or beverage manufacturing enviroment is a must.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write report, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of manager, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamental of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.