FSQA Lead

Little Leaf Farms, LLC; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms, LLC in Manchester, Tennessee seeks a QA/FSQA Inspector to perform hourly process checks across production, packaging and warehousing, with HACCP and GMP oversight.

You will conduct daily GMP/GAP inspections, assist in audits, maintain records, train staff on food safety and company policies, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong documentation skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher level of education.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of HACCP principles.
• Experience with third-party food safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Daily GMP and GAP inspections, including pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Monthly Facility Audits (in coordination with manager).
• Regular record reviews.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies.
• Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes and policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of Food Safety activities.
• Maintain organized records of QA Hold and retention sampling.
• Monitor HACCP critical control points and other process controls.
• Work with Sanitation Supervisor and Purchasing to maintain inventory of sanitation supplies and consumables.
• Participate in preparation for external audits and inspections.
• Participate in meeting department goals, career goals & company growth goals.
• Report to Compliance Director or FSQA Manager.

Skills

GMP knowledge

HACCP understanding

Record keeping

Food safety awareness

Communication

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Perform hourly process checks throughout the production, packaging, and warehousing functions of the company, including HACCP/Food Safety checks, label checks, sanitation verification, net weight checks, package integrity checks, and shipping and receiving checks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily GMP and GAP inspections, including pre- and post-operation inspections
• Monthly Facility Audits (in coordination with manager)
• Regular record reviews
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes
• Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes and policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain accurate and organized records of Food Safety activities
• Maintain organized records of QA Hold and retention sampling
• Monitor HACCP critical control points and other process controls.
• Work with Sanitation Supervisor and Purchasing to maintain inventory of sanitation supplies and consumables
• Participate in preparation for external audits and inspections
• Participate in meeting department goals, career goals & company growth goals
• Report to Compliance Director or FSQA Manager

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher level of education
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of GMPs
• Understanding of HACCP principles
• Experience with third-party food safety audits