Lead Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA

NATURE & SCOPE

The primary function of this role is to assist with the management and oversight of the good manufacturing practices and the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. This role is to be a “hands on” lead that oversees and performs quality assurance functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure cGMP standards are properly implemented and carried out throughout the organization.Ensure that the facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulationsAct as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safetySample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specificationsPerform line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologiesMaintain inventory of sampling / QA testing supplies.Assist or conduct audits with the Quality team including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food SafetyOversee quality auxiliary programs such as but not limited to air differentials, glass and brittle plastic, EMP, quarantine audits.Record and evaluate test data, alerting Quality Manager to any deviations from specificationsAssist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvementsPartner with plant operations, maintenance, compliance, quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirementsPartner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and FormsPartner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement products and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification auditsAssist in performing quality document activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work insturctions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documention, and filing and maintaining all records as requiredEnsure new / revised SOPs and continuous improvement efforts are communicated and implemented.Other duties as assigned

Education

Minimum – High School DiplomaPreferred – Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

3 years as a quality inspector or technician in a manufacturing environmentExperience working in an FDA regulated environmentExperience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and cGMPExperience with Food Safety and defense programs

Specific Skills & Abilities

Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environmentStrong leadership skillsMust have the ability to assess situation and develop a solutionMust have good attention to detailMust have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting requiredExperience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in ExcelStrong analytical experienceAbility to learn new technologies quicklyResults driven, strong work ethicStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to perform a standing job for a full shiftMust be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for varying periods of timeAbility to differentiate subtle variances in colorAbility to drive forkliftAbility to wear a respirator and hearing protectionAbility to work flexible schedule including nights and weekendsFluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferredMust possess a valid US driver’s licenseADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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