Sr. Quality Systems Lead

Sr. Quality Systems Lead Night Shift 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM About The Role Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, food security, and sanitation standards and regulations, and achieve continuous improvement objectives. Ensures QA Technicians follow the established schedule and all policies & procedures. What You’ll Do Identifies, investigates, and troubleshoots food processing problems and non‑conformances to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency, safety, and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. Ensures technicians are following all QA policies and procedures (plant QA hold/rework policy, HACCP, GMP, etc.) to reduce waste, increase regulatory compliance, and improve production efficiency. Adheres to safety, health and environmental standards of the facility. Review records, logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. Trains new associates on GSF‑specific techniques and practices. Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety‑related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, opportunities for preventive maintenance, techniques, and regulations. Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure the accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. Complete 24/48‑hour sample checks, attend daily meetings for shift changeover, and administer aid to all QA when needed, including relief for lunches and breaks. Management of QS Sampling plan, including storage of retains, sensory, and micro samples. Ensure shift notes are complete and distributed to the QS Team and Management. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. Performance Categories Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy, and reliability Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness Domestic and international regulatory compliance Teamwork within the department and across departments Project/assignment standards Customer satisfaction Safety standards and procedures: food Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures Education/Certification What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field of science from an accredited college or university Experience 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations. Knowledge (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert) Food safety concepts and techniques (J) Food chemistry (J) Food microbiology (J) Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J) HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B) Food processing equipment (B) Food testing concepts and techniques (B)PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B) Skill And Ability To Work independently Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy Perform a variety of food safety tests Work in a laboratory environment Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed Pay & Benefits Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) Equal Opportunity Employer We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden State Foods