The Total Quality Lead is responsible for partnering with the plant management to consistently produce and supply products that exceed customer and consumer expectations.

• Partners with the plant management and the plant personnel to produce and supply products that exceeds customer and consumer expectations.
• Monitors and ensures the compliance to product specifications and quality system requirements.
• Monitors and ensures the compliance to the food safety program requirements.
• To support the Total Quality Manager and/or Total Quality Supervisor on the development and mentoring of the Total Quality team.
• In the absence of the Manager, the Lead will assume those duties with assistance from management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. Associates degree in Food Science, Chemical, Engineering, Microbiology preferred. 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment required. Food/Beverage manufacturing preferred. Lead experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Reliable, Responsible, with initiative to take the next level; Committed Quality Systems experience, Knowledge in HACCP and Food Safety Programs Computer Literacy, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable Knowledge of statistics preferred. Good communication skills Our Full Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Night and Evening shift differentials, Paid Overtime, Uniform and shoe allowances, Referral and Retention Programs, Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products. Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29.28 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Quality assurance: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

New Brighton, MN 55112 (Required)

Work Location:

In person