Lead Quality Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Lead Quality Technician for 1st shift in a manufacturing/food safety environment in Milwaukee. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory, certification, and customer quality standards are met through hands-on quality control and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in quality within food or feed manufacturing, PCQI certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in quality or a science-related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of quality experience, preferably in food or feed manufacturing.
• FSSC 22000 or FAMI QS experience preferred.
• PCQI Certification—must obtain within 6 months if not possessed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-up support for the Quality Systems Manager.
• Participate in internal and external audits; ensure the facility is audit-ready.
• Prepare and maintain document control; conduct inspections and complete PCQI sign-off.
• Perform calibration verification activities as needed.
• Manage sections of the FSMS system.
• Perform Quality Control functions; assess incoming materials.
• Provide Finished Product Quality Approval.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, certifications, and regulatory guidelines.
• Follow food and feed safety instructions including FDA, Hygiene and GMPs, and certifications like FSSC 22000 and FAMI‑QS.
• Assist with light housekeeping as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in quality or science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lead Quality Technician – 1st Shift

Full-Time | Manufacturing / Food Safety Environment

Join Our Quality Team!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our Quality Department and help ensure our products meet regulatory, certification, and customer quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in quality control, food safety, manufacturing, and compliance who enjoys hands‑on work in a fast‑paced production environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining product integrity and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide back‑up support for the Quality Systems Manager;
• Participate in internal and external audits; ensure the facility is always “audit ready”
• Prepare and maintain document control; conduct various inspections and complete PCQI sign‑off;
• Perform various calibration verification activities; as needed
• Manage various sections of the FSMS system;
• Perform Quality Control functions; assess incoming materials;
• Provide Finished Product Quality Approval;
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with company standards and procedures; as well as all certifications and statutory/regulatory guidelines
• Follow all applicable instructions related to food and feed safety including Hygiene and Employee GMP’s, the FDA, and 3rd party certifications including FSSC 22000 and FAMI‑QS;
• Perform light housekeeping duties; as needed.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently.

Key Competencies:

• Mathematical and scientific reasoning skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective time management in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Process improvements; initiative
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in quality or a science related field; preferred
• A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience working in a quality role, preferably in food or feed manufacturing
• FSSC 22000 or FAMI QS experience is preferred
• PCQI Certification – must have ability to obtain within 6 months of hire if do not possess
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
• Working knowledge of what HACCP is and how to apply it is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing and production environment
• Exposure to non‑hazardous powders or Chemicals
• Variable or unregulated temperatures
• Frequent standing; some tasks may be performed seated
• Regular use of hands, arms, and fingers
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, crouch, and move as needed