Quality Assurance Lead

Sarinas Consulting; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarinas Consulting in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a hands-on FSQA Lead for a growing food manufacturing operation. You will work directly with production teams to ensure food safety standards are met and support employees in maintaining consistent quality across shifts.

The role includes coaching QA Technicians, conducting GMP audits, HACCP/HARPC compliance, reviewing test results, investigating nonconformances, and helping update SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years QA leadership in food manufacturing.
• Experience training/supervising QA personnel.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and QC procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work third shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach QA Technicians during daily production.
• Monitor safety and quality standards throughout production.
• Conduct GMP audits and HACCP/HARPC compliance.
• Inspect incoming materials and finished products.
• Review testing results and report deviations.
• Investigate nonconformances and assist corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Help develop and update SOPs.
• Monitor quality trends and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with production to address safety concerns.

Skills

QA leadership

Training & coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FSQA Lead - Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Industry: Food Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a hands-on Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Lead for an established food manufacturing operation in Lincoln, Nebraska.

This position is ideal for someone with food manufacturing quality assurance experience who enjoys working directly with production teams, ensuring food safety standards are met, and helping employees maintain consistent quality.

The FSQA Lead will provide guidance and training to QA Technicians, oversee daily quality activities, and work closely with production leadership to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support QA Technicians during daily production activities.
• Monitor food safety and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct GMP audits and ensure compliance with HACCP/HARPC programs.
• Perform and oversee inspections of incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Review product testing results and report quality concerns or deviations.
• Investigate product nonconformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor quality trends and recommend process improvements.
• Work closely with production supervisors to address food safety concerns.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and compliant production environment.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of quality assurance leadership experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience training, coaching, or supervising QA personnel.
• Understanding of food safety practices and quality control procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Availability to work the designated third-shift schedule.

Preferred

• Previous QA Lead or supervisory experience in an FDA- or USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, HARPC, and GMP programs.
• Experience with quality audits, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• SQF, HACCP, or GMP certifications, or willingness to obtain them within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience developing SOPs and improving quality processes.

This position works in a food manufacturing facility with refrigerated production areas maintained at approximately 35°F.

The role requires extended periods of standing, repetitive bending, and occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds. Some duties may involve pushing or pulling heavier loads on rollers.

Candidates must be comfortable working in cold, wet production conditions and following established food safety and sanitation procedures.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an experienced quality assurance professional to take on a hands-on leadership role, contribute to food safety initiatives, and help maintain high standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Pay: $24.50/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM-6:00 AM

Location: Lincoln, NE

Interested?

If you have food manufacturing quality assurance experience and are comfortable working third shift, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.