Dawson · 18 hours ago
Quality Assurance Lead
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expDawson is a trusted staffing partner in Central Ohio, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Lead. The role involves monitoring manufacturing procedures, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards, and training teams on regulatory requirements.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Stephanie King
Responsibilities
Monitor manufacturing procedures across poultry, red meat, and vegetable processing and packaging lines
Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards
Alert Production Supervisors and Lead Hands to any product or process issues during production
Verify proper labeling, code dating, weights, and adherence to FIFO procedures
Support compliance with GMP, USDA, FDA, and local food safety regulations, conducting audits and reporting non-compliance
Maintain accurate QA records, including temperature logs, inspection reports, and audit findings
Assist with USDA FSIS, FDA, and internal audits, ensuring sanitation and regulatory compliance
Coordinate QA requirements for import/export activities, including documentation and inspections
Train production and warehouse teams on food safety, product quality, and regulatory requirements
Support investigations of non-conformances by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform other ad-hoc QA-related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is required
HACCP certification is required
3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a USDA FSIS-regulated environment
Solid knowledge of GMP, USDA, FDA, and local food safety regulations required
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance
Ability to read and interpret quality standards, procedures, and specifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with QA or production management software is an asset
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a cold environment (0 °C to 4 °C) for extended periods
Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate in a team environment
Primarily on the production floor in a refrigerated food processing facility
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
Use of PPE (e.g., gloves, safety footwear, protective clothing) is required
Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on production demands
Preferred
Previous experience in import/export is an asset
Experience with QA or production management software is an asset
Benefits
Annual bonus up to 10% depending on performance
10 days PTO
4 Sick Days
10 paid holidays
Monthly benefits allowance
Company
Dawson
Dawson is a staffing and recruiting company that provides staffing and recruitment services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2023-11-30
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