Lead QA Technician

Jobot; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is partnering with an established food manufacturing company in Fresno, CA, seeking a Lead QA Technician to oversee quality assurance programs at its production facility.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day QA activities, maintain documentation, and coordinate audits with internal teams and customers, ensuring HACCP, GMP, and FDA compliance while driving continuous improvement and food safety across operations.

Formación

• Experience in food manufacturing QA programs.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and FDA regulations.
• Experience coordinating third-party and customer audits.
• Lead or senior QA experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day QA activities and support QA operations.
• Maintain food safety documentation, procedures, records and reports.
• Coordinate internal, external, third-party, and customer audits.
• Prepare audit documentation and ensure audit readiness.
• Track CAPA, nonconformance, and quality investigations.
• Oversee HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs.
• Work with production to address quality concerns.
• Train employees on food safety and quality procedures.

Conocimientos

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Food safety

HACCP

GMP

FDA regulations

Audit coordination

CAPA management

Herramientas

SQF

BRC

GFSI standards

Descripción del empleo

Lead QA Technician

$24 - $34 per hour | Fresno, CA | On-site | Permanent

Lead QA Technician | $24–$34/hr | Full Benefits, 401(k), PTO & Growth Opportunity

A bit about us:

We are partnering with an established food manufacturing company in the Fresno area that is seeking a Lead QA Technician to support and oversee quality assurance programs at its production facility.

This is an opportunity for an experienced food manufacturing QA professional who is particularly strong in documentation, regulatory compliance, auditing, and maintaining food safety systems.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay of $24–$34/hr, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to take on a lead role and make an impact on quality and food safety operations.
• Stable opportunity with an established food manufacturing company.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance activities and support overall QA operations.
• Maintain and manage food safety documentation, procedures, records, and reports.
• Coordinate internal, external, third-party, and customer audits.
• Prepare audit documentation and ensure the facility remains audit-ready.
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain and oversee HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and applicable food safety standards.
• Manage nonconformance reports, customer complaints, and quality investigations.
• Conduct internal audits, facility inspections, and quality assessments.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to address quality concerns.
• Support employee training on food safety, quality standards, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all quality documentation is organized and up to date.

Qualifications:

• Previous Quality Assurance experience within food manufacturing or food processing.
• Strong experience with food safety documentation and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA regulations, and food safety compliance.
• Experience coordinating and preparing for third-party and customer audits.
• Strong background in document control, recordkeeping, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Experience with SQF, BRC, or similar food safety audit standards is highly preferred.
• Previous lead or senior-level QA experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of quality assurance processes.

Equal Opportunity and Disclosures

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