Centrum Valley Farms · 15 hours ago
Quality Assurance Lead
Galt, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expCentrum Valley Farms is a major player in the egg production industry, dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The Quality Assurance Lead will oversee and coordinate quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while driving continuous improvement in quality processes.
FarmingFood and BeverageManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sarah Rabinowitz
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the quality assurance team, assigning tasks and ensuring performance standards are met
Oversee compliance with USDA, company, and customer specifications
Develop and implement quality control procedures and documentation systems
Coordinate pre-operational sanitation inspections and ongoing monitoring of critical control points
Manage product traceability, hold, and rework programs
Oversee quality testing processes, including egg candling and environmental monitoring
Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Liaise with management to communicate quality issues and propose solutions
Collaborate with operations to balance efficiency and compliance requirements
Lead quality-related training programs for staff across departments
Participate in audits and inspections, preparing necessary documentation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality assurance processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in egg processing
HACCP certification
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety standards
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Proficiency in quality management systems and data analysis
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field
Additional certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
Benefits
Regular performance reviews
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA with company match
Paid time Off
Paid Holidays
401K with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Centrum Valley Farms
Centrum Valley Farms is an egg farming company and a producer of shell and liquid egg products for consumers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erik Fritsch
Chief Information Officer
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