Team Leader - Test Room

Blue Diamond Growers; United States; Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

BDG Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Blue Diamond Growers seeks a Quality Assurance Leader to supervise teams ensuring daily QA inspections and adherence to Food Safety and Quality Systems. You will collaborate across Quality, Membership, and Operations to support company goals and audit readiness.

The role requires leading audits like SQF/HACCP, driving continuous improvement, and coaching staff to meet safety and production objectives. Strong knowledge of SPC and corrective actions is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in a Natural Science discipline.
• 7+ years of food/beverage QA experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading/supervising a team; familiarity with a GFSI standard (SQF).

Aufgaben

• Lead teams to execute daily QA inspections and ensure food safety/quality systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve grower payment efficiencies and customer experience.
• Conduct internal SQF/HACCP audits and develop preventive control programs.
• Schedule staff, training, and time/attendance; travel as needed.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Quality assurance

SPC

HACCP

PCQI (preferred)

Auditing

Microsoft Office

SAP experience (desired)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science

Tools

GFSI SQF

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Work Shift: Swing Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

JOB OVERVIEW

Leads teams of hourly employees in executing daily quality assurance inspections ensuring the execution of Food Safety and Quality Systems requirements. Works cross functionally with Quality, Membership and Operations teams to support company goals, ensure audit readiness and drive continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with Test Room Manager to ensure metrics and processes are established and executed to reduce grading errors and sample backlog. Drives continuous improvement across Membership, Inventory, Receiving and Grower Accounting teams to optimize grower payment efficiencies and enhance customer experience. Supports food safety systems by performing risk assessment evaluations, auditing internal of quality systems and developing preventive control programs. Conducts off-season internal SQF audits, HACCP audits and prerequisite program audits. Coaches Test Room team to deliver safety, quality and production objectives. Applies sound motivational and correctional techniques, including employee counseling and disciplinary actions and recognition for good work. Stays abreast of employee contributions and potential growth so opportunities for greater contributions can be capitalized. Ensures proper scheduling and job rotation to effectively staff operation. Appropriately manages time and attendance for the department. Contributes development of effective employee training programs. Conducts training and promotes continuous learning of staff, resulting in a flexible and agile workforce. Works with Department Manager to plan and manage department activities within agreed upon budget. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required, including support with operations, co-manufacturing, and corporate food safety/quality support that may require travel.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum level of education required Bachelor's Degree Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience 3 years of food/beverage quality assurance experience in a production environment. Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) Experience leading/supervising a team. Familiarity with a GFSI Standard (such as SQF). Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) 7 years of food/beverage quality assurance experience in a production environment. Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) Must be able to work any shift, weekends and overtime as needed. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and Excel (advanced skills preferred). Required to possess strong technical knowledge covering a wide range of food processing equipment. Maintains a good understanding of SPC and associated tools. Must possess the ability to analyze trends and determine corrective actions.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Bachelor of Science Degree in a Natural Science discipline. Experience leading continuous improvement teams Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certificate preferred. Auditing experience in food processing plants highly preferred. Must be a proactive team player. Must be able to function effectively as a leader or member in a team environment; able to translate concepts into concrete examples. Must be self-starter; demonstrated ability to produce on schedule; act in a constructive manner; strongly motivated to improve self and production department. Demonstrated leadership ability through discovering and utilizing people’s capabilities, recognizing good work and earning the respect of peers and subordinates. SAP experience is desired.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical number of Direct Reports Greater than 15 Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision. Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks. Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas. Able to work at a desk for extended periods of time doing analytical work or preparing reports on a computer. On call 24 hours a day for emergency situations. Weekend work not uncommon.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a plant environment being exposed to dust, high noise levels, extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, and wet operating work conditions. Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

ABOUT BLUE DIAMOND

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.