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Sterling Foods · 4 months ago

QA Lead

Azusa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

2+ years exp

Sterling Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead who will provide administrative support to the Quality Assurance Department. The role involves in-process sampling of products, ensuring quality specifications are met, and overseeing QA staff while maintaining a presence on the production floor.

Food ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Pull in-process samples

Perform visual quality checks and execute measurement checks

Auditing of production packets for all business segments

Communicate Quality opportunities with production and quality stakeholders

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for supporting production processes; maintains a presence on the floor and overseeing QA staff and attending to all questions as they arise

Takes ownership of production & quality records

Oversees the post-operational inspection to ensure the facility is prepared for an exceptional pre-operational inspection

Performs audits on production packets for Quality Assurance

Enters trends and pareto information into database

Executes ATP and Environmental Swabs, then record data

Enforces Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMPs")

Trains all department staff on the proper way to complete documents and to follow food safety procedures and protocols

Gathers information/production packets as needed for audits or management

Assist in lot investigations and processing

Administrative duties such as but not limited to filing, distributing paperwork, typing, etc/

Filling out/completing PNR's

Continuous inspection of entire facility to ensure cleanliness standards are met and maintenance work orders are entered or escalated

Qualification

Quality Assurance experienceHACCPGMPComputer skillsBilingual - English & SpanishCommunication skillsTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

Minimum two years' experience in quality, in food manufacturing or similar industry

Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Ability to track and log measurements

Good written and verbal communication skills (Bilingual- English & Spanish a plus+)

High school diploma

Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in baking

Administrative experience, preferably in manufacturing environment

Knowledgeable and experienced in general food safety programs and policies- including government regulations, FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs

Proven ability to work within a team environment

Motivated, self-starter

Ability to learn quickly and follow direction