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Job Description
At Universal Pure , we're dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service. Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Quality Assurance role! 3rd shift 10:00pm - 6:00am - Overtime may be required Benefits offered at
Universal Pure:
Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and EAP 401(k) with company match! Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week! Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP) Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D, and Life insurance A culture of people development and internal career growth A culture of caring, collaboration, and respect
Quality Assurance Lead Position Summary:
Our Quality Assurance (QA) Lead will provide guidance, coach, and train our technicians to ensure that they deliver maximum quality in a profitable manner while upholding quality control standards. Your duties will include monitoring employees? organizing workflows, analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing processes, performing product testing, ensuring standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved, and ensuring our inbound and outbound products meet all quality control and safety standards. The Quality Assurance Lead must have, or achieve within a reasonable timeframe, certification in SQF, HAACP, and GMP programs.
Quality Assurance Lead Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the Quality Assurance Manager in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Program instructions Work with Production Managers, Supervisors and Leads to monitor and document the food safety and food quality of raw and finished products; report any deviation from quality of service that may become a potential liability Supervises the time and production records as required Ensures product is processed to company
HACCP/HARPC
programs. Informs Quality Assurance Management of ANY food safety Implements and Manages food safety corrective actions Prioritizes and performs position responsibilities accurately and to deadline Provides assistance to local and corporate management in carrying out changes to the food safety system of the facility; giving assistance in creating, reviewing, authenticating, and maintaining food safety system documents, including standard operating procedures and programs working in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team; provides assistance in maintaining document registers and documentation. Provides daily monitoring of QA personnel to ensure compliance to food safety system of the facility; performs or directs those performing formal audit on GMP. Safely keeps records of all facility analytical results; immediately reporting results discovered to be out of specification to the QA Manager. Keeps documented reports of analytical results submitted to QA Manager, also responsible for tracking and reporting data trends. Responsible for QA Techs inspecting raw materials coming in; investigates non-conformance and complaints about product; and provides leadership for the facility team in performing self-audits. Responsible for hosting visitors to the facility with the Plant Manager, including regulatory agency representatives and customer representatives. Knows and understands the applicable FDA regulations and GMPs. Possesses an innovative, resourceful, and proactive disposition, committed to ensuring continuous improvement of capacity and quality service.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior quality assurance experience preferred Food manufacturing experience Knowledge and understanding of applicable FDA regulations and GMPs preferred Experience performing administrative work, including completing and reconciling paperwork, preferred
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED required Computer skills, including basic Microsoft Excel, required Ability to think analytically and problem solve. Ability to stay organized and multitask. Ability to perform basic mental math. Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Working Conditions This is largely a static role with standing; however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally. This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for the duration of the shift.
Hourly Employees :
Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by the FDA. Team members who may come in direct contact must be able to work with these ingredients.
Salaried/Remote Employees:
Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by the FDA; occasional exposure may occur; inform your direct manager of any food allergies. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
