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E.A. Sween Company · 1 day ago

Quality Control Lead

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$26.88/hr - $26.88/hr

5+ years exp

E.A. Sween Company is a third-generation family-owned organization committed to strategic growth and high-quality food production. They are seeking a Quality Control Lead who will be responsible for ensuring food safety and quality standards are met while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity

Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas

Complete additional tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager

Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Implement assigned food quality and continuous improvement activities to support Safe Quality Foods Code requirements, regulatory requirements and customers’ requirements

Work with the Quality Assistants to ensure portions, net weights and MAP checks are conducted according to standard work, and records indicate pre-set standards are being met

Ensure that all QC testing equipment (scales, O2/CO2 equipment) is calibrated and maintained

Conduct daily environmental monitoring and execute the monthly Hold & Test program to ensure all equipment, FSMA and HACCP product categories are tested

Provide timely communication of EM (ATP and APC) test results that do not meet standards and ensure CAPA is completed and documented

Ensure food safety and quality documentation meets the requirements of SQG Level III

Review of quality checks in Redzone to ensure compliance with CQP’s

Review of food safety checks in Redzone to ensure compliance with labeling, GMP’s, SSOP’s, and CCP/metal detection

Ensure follow up on supplier related quality issues and assist in corrective action request

Identify training needs and conduct scheduled GMP training and extra training interventions to meet food safety and quality standards

Develop and implement calibration requirements for thermometers used during receiving of raw materials and finished goods daily and audit documentation

Conduct sensory evaluations of finished products produced at facility

Support the growth and maintenance of motivated, contributory work culture

Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, process control, and continuous process improvement tools to meet or exceed the facilities key operating goals

Mentor Quality Assistant and share expertise

Develop and maintain an accurate position description and standard of performance

Professionally represent EA Sween Company to our supplier, industry and government

Enhance qualifications for the Senior Quality Control Lead position by attending related seminars or classes as directed by supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned, requested, up to, and including providing coverage for other departmental functions

Support the Lean initiatives by participating on teams and following the team process

Submit budget needs for the next fiscal year to the Food Safety & Quality Supervisor during the months of September – October

Cooperate with all aspects of the safety program at E. A. Sween Company

Successfully complete the mandatory EA Sween Company Safety Training sessions for the purpose of both OSHA regulations and EA Sween safety policies

Follow employer safety and health rules, regulations and standard work in performing the job

Report hazardous conditions to the safety team

Qualification

QA/QC experienceGFSI complianceHACCP certifiedQuality inspectionMicrosoft Office proficiencyMultilingual skillsAttention to detailTeamworkEffective communication