Quality Assurance Lead Onsite - 1st Shift - Food Manufacturing

ADP, Inc.; Kent (WA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent benefits

401K Plan with match

Quarterly incentive

Paid holidays & PTO

Onsite gym

Descripción de la vacante

Oberto Snacks, Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for 1st shift onsite to oversee QA programs, manage nonconforming inventory and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

You will train QA staff, review data, participate in audits (SQF, HACCP), and drive continuous improvements across manufacturing processes.

Join a team focused on quality, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture with comprehensive benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• HACCP certification is required or highly desirable.
• Experience as an internal auditor or in QA leadership in food industry.
• Experience implementing GFSI programs (BRC, SQF, etc.) in processing.

Responsabilidades

• Provide oversight and maintain quality programs, systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies and agency guidelines.
• Lead audits and inspections, coordinate with inspectors.
• Manage nonconforming inventory and corrective actions.
• Train QA staff and monitor data accuracy for process control.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams on QA improvements.

Conocimientos

HACCP Certified

Internal Auditor Trained

GFSI experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

Descripción del empleo

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Quality Assurance Lead Onsite - 1st Shift - Food Manufacturing

Full Time Production Kent Production, Kent, WA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1322

Salary Range: $27.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Quality Assurance Lead - 1st Shift

Type: Onsite

Relocation: None

Location: Kent, WA

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

• At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

• We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.
• Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.
• Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Quality Assurance Lead. The Quality Assurance Lead assists with the functions of the Quality Assurance Department. Focus on managing nonconforming inventory and testing. Ensures compliance to customer, and company specifications, and regulatory agencies. Supports training and ongoing training of QA techs. Reviews data collection for accuracy and process control. Responds as needed to issue involving safety, Food Safety, and Quality.

SCHEDULE:

WAGE: $27.00 per hour

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide oversight, development and maintenance of quality programs/certifications, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies so that the performance and quality of services conform to established standards and agency guidelines.
• Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, and agency guidelines to assure compliance or certification requirements such as: Kosher, organic, RFA, FT, etc.
• Works directly with operating entities to provide process analyses oversight on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet guidelines.
• Leads audit and inspection preparation, resolution of audit and inspection findings and liaises with auditing groups and inspectors through all stages of the audits (including food safety & quality programs, SQF, FAT, ISO, appliance UL, Third Party audits, etc.)
• Coordinates legal requests in support of government investigations or litigations.
• Ensure the quality assurance programs and policies are maintained and modified regularly.
• Facilitates uniform standards worldwide and enables best practice sharing, thereby fostering the achievement of the company’s mission globally.
• Assures that nonconforming product is addressed in a timely manner.
• Participates in and investigates vendor and/or customer complaints on existing products and non-conformance issues.
• Provides technical and process direction to Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.
• Participates in cross-functional product teams as the representative for Quality.
• Draft quality assurance policies, procedures, and forms. Interpret and implement quality assurance standards.
• Execute programs, correspond effectively, forecast, and respond to problems to minimalize product deviations from established standards.
• Evaluate adequacy of quality assurance standards.
• Participates in other plant teams and programs such as HACCP Team, SQF Team, and others as assigned.
• Monitors Quality Plan, Product Hold, and implements changes to improve operating efficiency.
• Develops, justifies, and implements manufacturing QA process improvements.
• Compiles and analyzes test information and QA metrics to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• HACCP Certified
• Internal Auditor Trained preferred.
• 2+ years of Food Safety, Quality Control, Quality Assurance or other regulatory related leadership experience within a USDA or FDA environment
• Experience implementing and operating GFSI programs (BRC, SQF, etc.) in a food processing environment.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• Quarterly performance incentive.
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discounted commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement LeaveEmployee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone] or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com