QA Specialist - AM

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Benicia, CA seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lead to guide QA Technicians and align with the QA Manager. You will oversee daily QA activities, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

The role requires 2+ years QA experience in industrial settings, leadership ability, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and quality reporting systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of QA experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP/FDA/ISO standards.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support QA Technicians during daily operations.
• Conduct quality inspections and verify compliance.
• Review production records and inspection reports for accuracy.
• Assist with implementing quality systems and procedures.
• Train QA team on standards and methods.
• Investigate quality issues and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Warehouse to address quality concerns.
• Monitor quality metrics and trends.
• Maintain documentation and records.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Quality documentation

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Quality reporting systems

Job description

Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Location: Benicia, CA
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to join our team in Benicia. This role serves as a key link between the Quality Assurance Technicians and the QA Manager, providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the QA team while ensuring products consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance, inspections, documentation, and team leadership within a manufacturing, food production, or industrial environment. This position reports directly to the QA Manager and assists with overseeing quality processes, training team members, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support QA Technicians during daily operations.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and verify compliance with company standards.
• Review production records, quality documentation, and inspection reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist the QA Manager with implementing and maintaining quality systems and procedures.
• Train and mentor QA Technicians on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints, and assist with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, Food Safety, or other applicable quality standards.
• Perform product evaluations, audits, and process checks throughout production.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Warehouse teams to address quality concerns.
• Monitor and communicate quality metrics and trends.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical, or industrial environment.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring team members preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality control processes, inspections, and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, FDA, ISO, or related quality standards is a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• High School Diploma or GED required; additional quality certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and maintain accurate documentation.

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