Rich Products Corporation · 4 weeks ago
Team Leader Quality Assurance
Missouri City, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expRich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. The Quality Assurance Team Leader supervises the Quality Assurance Technicians and is responsible for monitoring and ensuring plant products are safe, meeting customer specifications and company quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Supervises staff responsible for microbiological testing and other quality control testing of plant products. Maintains weight and defect control programs in accordance with plant and company standards
Mentors and motivates Associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. Communicates performance standards to Associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems
Monitors the quality of all products being manufactured at the manufacturing facility and assists team leaders to correct defects. Emphasis on process control for all products. Coordinates and maintains a HACCP program for the plant
Assists in resolving hotline complaints about plant products, maintaining necessary records regarding the resolution. May meet with vendors, customers and quality representatives and other company staff to discuss and resolve quality issues
Ensures that the company's product "hold" policies and procedures are communicated to plant staff and that the plant adheres to the procedures. Recommends, as appropriate, the suspension of production or the release of product when quality standards are not achieved
Responsible for localizing and maintaining formulas and product codes through Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM)
Supports R&D with test batches, data, and sample collection
Completes capability reports for tests batches and sends to QA Manager and R&D
Works with R&D to ensure timely disposition of test product
Trains Conversion and Logistics Associates on essential laboratory tests to perform, which ensures consistent product quality. Assists in the training and observation of Associates in cooperation with other team leaders to ensure performance tests meet established procedures and operating procedures are being followed
Establishes monitoring procedures in the laboratory to keep track of all products placed on hold due to performance, micro, packaging, reprocess, and makes recommendations for disposition
Participates in or may lead internal and external quality audits of the plant. Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality improvements. Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are in compliance
Maintains and reports required operational information to management. Ensures all quality-related information required for regulatory reviews and reporting is maintained by the plant
Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and quality control practices. Maintains a thorough understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards
Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Biology, Food Science, or related field preferred
3 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
Demonstrated knowledge and application of statistical process control, quality assurance techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens and pest control
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and Associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train Associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software
Preferred
HACCP and PCQI Certified Preferred
Company
Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Robert Rich
Founder
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