Quality Assurance Lead *2nd shift

The Wonderful Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental plans

401k with match

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to supervise QA functions, develop and maintain food safety systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will provide technical support, lead special projects, and oversee HACCP/FSMA initiatives while coordinating testing and recordkeeping across production areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining QA documentation, supporting continuous improvement, and guiding QA personnel and production staff to achieve product quality and customer

Qualifications

• Familiarity with state-specific food safety laws and biology of micro-organisms.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations based on research outcomes.
• A logical thinker with an enquiring mind and knowledge in biological sciences.
• Ability to see the plan with business perspectives and work hands-on to complete tasks.
• Promote communication, involve staff, support staff, and develop employee potential.
• Lead problem-solving through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to guide staff at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to scheduling and environments.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
• Computer-literate with intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Quality and Food Safety: development, implementation, and maintenance of QA systems.
• Special Projects: leading/assisting in season analyses focused on Arils processing.
• HARPC (FSMA)/HACCP: participate in checks and support HACCP program sustainment.
• Testing: oversee water, arils, air monitoring, micro testing, environmental swabbing, sample submissions.
• Technical Assistance: provide QA support, equipment calibration, and supplies ordering.
• Recordkeeping: maintain processing records, production files, and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Food safety laws

Biology knowledge

Technical reporting

Analytical thinking

Business perspective

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem solving

MS Office

Flexibility

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Quality Assurance Lead plays will assist in supervision of all quality assurance functions, implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant’s quality and food safety systems. Also, including HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction by monitoring of quality assurance personnel, training, and maintain order in technical expertise. Provide technical support/resource for quality assurance personnel, production and other plant departments.

Compensation- $24.00 - $26 Hourly

Job Description

What our Quality Assurance Lead will do:

Quality and Food Safety

Development, implementation and maintenance of all applicable elements of the POM Wonderful Quality and Food Safety systems to assure compliance.

Special Projects

Responsible for leading/assisting in special projects and analyses during the season focusing on Arils process.

HARPC (FSMA)/HACCP

Participate in the PC checks and implementation for FSMA. Responsible for understanding and supporting the sustainment and development of POM Wonderful’s HACCP Food Safety Program. Understand and Monitor CCP’s.

Testing

Overlook testing of water, in-process arils, air monitoring, finished product micro testing, environmental swabbing, preparing & submitting samples to third party testing.

Technical Assistance

Responsible for providing technical assistance to Quality Assurance operations, calibrations of equipment, ordering supplies and aid in achieving product quality.

Recordkeeping

Responsible for assisting in maintaining processing records that will allow for product, packaging, and ingredient holds and review of documents for product release. Review manufacturing process records to assure that customer and regulatory requirements are met. Review, create and maintain daily production files which include all production processing and quality paperwork.

Qualifications

Skills & experiencethat are necessary as our Quality Assurance Lead will include, but not limited to:

• Familiarity with state specific food safety laws and the biology of micro-organisms.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
• A logical thinker with an enquiring mind, and knowledge in biological sciences.
• Ability to see the plan with business perspectives, and work hands on to complete given tasks.
• Promote communication, involve staff and employees, support staff, communicate objectives and develop employee potential. Lead problem-solving efforts through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees, with professional communication skills, directing personnel on duties and assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently, performing efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to scheduling and environments.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
• Computer-literate, intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visitcsr.wonderful.com .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference withWonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.