Analytical Area Lead- QA Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Analytical Area Lead- QA City Brewing Co – 2.9

Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$71.4K – $86.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management GMP Mid-level Supervising experience Food Science HACCP Packaging Manufacturing Communication skills Full Job Description With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow. Job Summary The Analytical Area Lead is responsible for the efficient operation of the Analytical laboratory, Microbiology laboratory, sensory program, HACCP program, and TTB compliance. The QA department provides support to outside customers and to internal production departments to ensure that plant output meets the required specifications in accordance with the principles of HACCP, food safety, and good manufacturing practices. Duties and Responsibilities Effectively manage a staff of exempt/non-exempt personnel to ensure a cost-effective allocation of departmental labor. Effectively develop and manage a program to monitor output of the various stages of the production process, including record keeping and timely communication of results. Codify, update, and communicate internal and customer quality specifications in a comprehensive and readily accessible form. Assist production departments in troubleshooting causes for deviations from specifications. Communicate directly with customers regarding quality issues and help ensure that customer expectations regarding samples and record keeping are met. Effectively provide departments with results of regular monitoring microbiological results and GMP compliance. Communicate effectively with other Department Heads regarding the quality of their output. Assist in the establishment of specifications. Assist other department heads in meeting requirements of Continuous Improvement and standards of Good Manufacturing Practice. Ensure that departmental practice meets Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Provide staff and personal training as needed in a learning organization and assist in meeting the quality training demands of other departments. Prepare and monitor departmental capital projects. Minimum Qualifications Degree qualification in Food science or in a related science discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience and/or professional certifications. Previous supervisory/management experience, preferably in the beverage industry. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lead and inspire the Quality team Ability to work effectively in a team-centered environment. Ability to prioritize and organize a wide variety of tasks, both personally and for the department. Strong working knowledge of the basic principles of HACCP, Food safety and Food Defense, and the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice. Strong working knowledge of Brewing, Blending, Packaging, and Warehousing.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements in close vision and the ability to adjust focus. City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.