Quality Services Team Leader – 1st Shift

Request Foods; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Foods in Holland, MI is seeking a Quality Services Team Leader for 1st shift to oversee the highest Quality and Food Safety standards in our manufacturing environment. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with a strong background in food safety and supervisory experience.

You will train and develop Quality Control Technicians on HACCP and GMP concepts, organize all QA activities, lead incident investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams as the Subject Matter Expert

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality control or food safety within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with various software.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations and industry specific Quality standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Be a Quality and Food Safety Champion for Request Foods, by fostering a strong Food Safety culture in the facility.
• Train and develop Quality Control Technicians on Food Safety and Quality concepts such as HACCP and GMPs, to ensure compliance with Request Foods, Regulatory, and Industry standards.
• Implement and maintain Quality and Food Safety policies, procedures, and standards throughout the manufacturing process to satisfy regulatory and customer requirements.
• Organize Quality Technician personnel to meet departmental objectives based on facility activities and production schedules.
• Lead Quality and Food Safety incident investigations, offering direction and guidance on the handling of non-conforming materials, and production equipment and environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as the Subject Matter Expert for Quality and Food Safety.
• Facility liaison for Regulatory and customer representatives.
• Facilitate GFSI and customer specific audits.
• Review production reports and documentation for accuracy and completion assigning follow up as appropriate.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of the production process, raw materials, and finished products to identify areas for improvement and confirm adherence to quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Self-management

Education

Associates degree or higher in science

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Since 1990, God has blessed us with outstanding team members, customers, and vendors.

In turn, our goal is to provide a nurturing environment for the God-given talents of our people as well as make a positive impact in the lives of those around us – at work, at home, in our community, and beyond.

We value and respect every employee, empowering you to learn and to advance. When you collaborate and build new connections, we recognize and reward your hard work. Afterall, with growth comes opportunity. Your success is ours.

Position:Quality Services Team Leader – 1st Shift

Location: Holland, MI

Job Id:277

# of Openings:1

Position: Quality Services Team Leader – 1 st Shift

Reports to: Manager of Quality Services

Department: Quality

There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.

As a Quality Services Team Leader at Request Foods, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the highest Quality and Food Safety standards in our manufacturing environment. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in food safety, quality control, and supervisory experience.

• Be a Quality and Food Safety Champion for Request Foods, by fostering a strong Food Safety culture in the facility.
• Train and develop Quality Control Technicians on Food Safety and Quality concepts such as HACCP and GMPs, to ensure compliance with Request Foods, Regulatory, and Industry standards.
• Implement and maintain Quality and Food Safety policies, procedures, and standards throughout the manufacturing process to satisfy regulatory and customer requirements.
• Organize Quality Technician personnel to meet departmental objectives based on facility activities and production schedules.
• Lead Quality and Food Safety incident investigations, offering direction and guidance on the handling of non-conforming materials, and production equipment and environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as the Subject Matter Expert for Quality and Food Safety.
• Facility liaison for Regulatory and customer representatives.
• Facilitate GFSI and customer specific audits.
• Review production reports and documentation for accuracy and completion assigning follow up as appropriate.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of the production process, raw materials, and finished products to identify areas for improvement and confirm adherence to quality and food safety standards.

Key Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in a science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality control or food safety within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with various software.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations and industry specific Quality standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and specifications

We are truly grateful to our team members, customers, and vendors for being a part of our story. Take a look at what others have to say about their experience with Request Foods.