QC Inspector Lead

Built Brands; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BUILT Brands is seeking a Quality Control Inspector Lead in American Fork or Provo, Utah. The role oversees in-process and finished-product inspections, audits, and documentation, and leads QC efforts across swing and grave shifts.

You will enforce GMPs, FSMA/HACCP practices, and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams; mentor QC staff; and sustain a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality control role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, food science, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, FSMA; certifications are a plus.
• Ability to enforce GMPs and stop/hold product when required.
• Accurate and timely documentation for audits and traceability.
• Familiarity with FSMA preventive controls concepts.
• Experience with allergen and label controls and cross-contact risk.
• Strong communication and collaboration across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify in-process and finished-product inspections; audit production checks and process controls; maintain accurate, traceable quality documentation.
• Identify defects, deviations, or food-safety concerns; place product on hold as needed; escalate appropriately; lead containment and corrective-action follow-up with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance to specifications, SOPs, GMPs, and safety/food-safety requirements; support internal audits and readiness activities; communicate findings to leadership.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and training to QC Inspectors; monitor quality checks for accuracy and timeliness; align expectations across shifts.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and food safety; keep work areas clean and compliant; provide coverage as needed.
• Follow all company policies and procedures as defined by management.

Skills

Quality control

GMP compliance

FSMA/HACCP

Documentation control

Attention to detail

Coaching

Traceability

Education

BSc: biology/chemistry/food science

Job description

Title: Quality Control Inspector Lead

Location: American Fork or Provo, Utah

Shift: Swing (1:30 pm to 10:00 pm) Grave (9:30 pm to 6:00 am)

Pay: (Swing $27.00 an hour Graves: $28.00 an hour)

What You’ll Do

• Perform and verify in-process and finished-product inspections; audit production checks and process controls; and maintain accurate, traceable quality documentation.
• Identify defects, deviations, or food-safety concerns; place product on hold as needed; escalation appropriately; and lead containment and corrective-action follow-up in partnership with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Maintenance.
• Ensure compliance to specifications, SOPs, GMPs, and safety/food-safety requirements; support internal audits and readiness activities; and communicate status, findings, and actions to leadership.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and training to QC Inspectors; monitor quality checks for accuracy and timeliness; and help maintain consistent expectations across shifts/areas.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and food safety; keep work areas clean and compliant; provide coverage as needed; and complete other duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies and procedures as defined by management.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Control role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, food science, or a related field (preferred).
• Working knowledge of food-safety programs (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FSMA); relevant certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and enforce GMPs, food-safety, and safety policies; escalation nonconformances and stop/hold product when required.
• Understanding of documentation and data integrity expectations (accurate, timely, legible records) to support audits, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with FSMA Preventive Controls concepts (hazard awareness, preventive measures, verification, and corrective actions) and how they apply to day-to-day manufacturing controls.
• Experience with allergen and label controls (segregation, changeovers, label verification) and the ability to recognize and expedite mislabeling or cross-contact risks.
• Working knowledge of lot control and traceability expectations (materials and finished goods) to support mock recalls, investigations, and third-party/regulatory audit readiness (e.g., SQF/BRC).
• Commitment to professional conduct, confidentiality, and a strong compliance culture; ability to communicate requirements clearly and respectfully.
• Proficiency with computers and quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding quality and food-safety standards.

Why BUILT

BUILT Brands is driven by innovation, energy, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you help protect our customers and our brand by ensuring products meet the highest standards—every shift, every line, every batch.

BUILT Bar is truly a standout among protein bars. With its exceptional nutritional profile and so many delicious flavors, BUILT Bar is the favorite protein bar of many discerning snackers, fitness trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike.