Quality Assurance Resource Leader (Supervisor)

Turkey Hill; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turkey Hill, a growing company in Southcentral Pennsylvania, is seeking a Quality Assurance Resource Leader to lead lab activities and uphold quality standards. This full-time position offers competitive pay and great benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement. Candidates should have a degree in a science-related field and previous leadership experience in a plant or lab environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with company match – immediately vested

6 paid major holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance reimbursement

Company bonus plan

Free ice cream!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred; or five years in a plant/lab setting with lead experience.
• Three years in a plant or lab setting minimum.
• Previous experience in a leadership role strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership and direction of QA lab activities.
• Manage lab budget and supplies ordering.
• Support training initiatives and food safety programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong analytic skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Advanced HACCP Certification

SQF Practitioner

Job description

Quality Assurance Resource Leader (Supervisor)

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Come check out Turkey Hill! –

We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

The Quality Assurance Resource Leader makes an impact by-

• Responsible for the leadership and direction of the daily activities of the QA lab, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, job reviews, discipline and other employee requirements.
• Responsible for the overall lab, including budget, ordering of supplies, and other financial requirements.
• Support and be a resource for the Professional QA staff, including assisting with Company training initiatives, SQF and other food safety programs or other needs.
• Support and be a resource for other Turkey Hill departments.
• Coach and support the QA Lab team through a variety of methods, including team meetings, individual discussions, and other developmental opportunities.
• Work with Regulatory and other external personnel on inspections, investigations, and audits involving processes and products.
• Responsible for all reports or required information as requested by Turkey Hill management.
• Manage and continuously improve the Company’s On Hold programs for finished products, ingredients, and packaging material.
• Monitor quality conformance for finished and On-Hold products and participate in required sensory evaluations.
• Responsible for all pest-control programs for the plant buildings.
• Continuously work towards improving the Company’s Food Safety culture.
• Partner and work with the Safety department on Company initiatives.
• Continuously improve the Company’s Environmental Monitoring plan.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety and Quality.
• Performs all duties within the established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
• Performs and holds team accountable to proper safe work practice including PPE and safe lab practices.
  
  

You could be a great fit if you have these things-

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field (Food Science, Dairy Science or Microbiology preferred); or five (5) years in a plant/lab setting with prior lead experience.
• Advanced HACCP Certification.
• SQF Practitioner.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a plant or lab setting.
• Previous leadership in a team leader of other lead role strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong analytic and computer skills.
  
  

Our Associates Enjoy These Awesome Benefits –

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• 6 paid major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream!
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required)
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for 8+ hours
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks
• Must be able to stoop and bend to perform various job-related tasks
• Must be able to walk, move or traverse throughout the area of assignment to perform various job-related tasks
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) in order to operate various types of office equipment
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to travel to clients, Customers or other work sites by a variety of transportation methods
  
  

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill’s resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.

Turkey Hill will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Turkey Hill contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.

Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Turkey Hill’s Human Resources Manager or his or her designee. No other Turkey Hill employee is authorized to bind Turkey Hill to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Turkey Hill, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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