Quality Control Lead

Job Description

Job Description

We are a USDA / FDA Frozen Food Manufacturer and seeking a Quality Control Lead! The right candidate must have experience working in a food manufacturing company. This position will primarily work in an office environment but may be expected to go inside the production plant as needed. Hourly salary starts at $30/hr but can start higher depending on experience.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of quality control technicians.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures and documentation, including HACCP and food safety plans.
• Manage and maintain all quality-related documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and daily quality control records. Ensure documents are accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., USDA, FDA, FSMA).
• Stay current with industry regulations and best practices, updating procedures as needed.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the HACCP program to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as liaison with USDA inspection personnel whenever needed.
• Prepare and lead external audits (SQF) and internal inspections
• Respond to customer complaints and develop resolutions.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Conduct any other quality control related tasks that may be asked.

Qualifications : Experience in Quality Control job role

• Experience in a food manufacturing plant. USDA processing plant is required. Frozen food is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to read, write and communicate in English
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Pre - Operational Inspections and GMP Audits
• SQF training: Certification is a plus.
• Food Audits
• Internal Audits
• Food Fraud
• HACCP: Certification is a plus.

Education:

• High school or higher. College preferred

Languages:

• English
• Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Food safety: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ontario, CA 91761 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ontario, CA 91761: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)