Site Quality Lead

Basic American Foods; Shelley (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic American Foods is seeking a Site Quality Lead to oversee product testing, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality assurance initiatives on the production floor. You will manage a small team, promote safety, and support continuous improvement while aligning with customer requirements.

The role focuses on food safety leadership, data integrity, and proactive issue resolution to uphold product quality across batches and time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or 5+ years equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards; HACCP/SQF/PCQI certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality operations, audits, and product testing.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and customer requirements.
• Train and coach staff on food safety and quality practices.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, complaints, and nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate records, lab equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Training & coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

5+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Join our team as a Site Quality Lead, where you'll oversee product testing, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and lead quality assurance initiatives. This role manages a small team, promotes workplace safety, supports continuous improvement, and serves as a key resource for food safety and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality operations, audits, and product testing.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and customer requirements.
• Train and coach staff on food safety and quality practices.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, complaints, and nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate records, lab equipment, and supplies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or 5+ years equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards; HACCP/SQF/PCQI certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Work Environment: This position involves production floor work, exposure to varying temperatures, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

At BAF, we are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive.