Quality Assurance Project Lead

Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
TX Northlake
Job Type:
Quality
Job Posting Title:
Quality Assurance Project Lead
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of more than two dozen production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada.
At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people.
We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.
We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
What You Gain:
* Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
* An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
* Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
* 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
* Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
* Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Physical Activity / Working Conditions
* Ability to navigate plant and grounds to support Audit programs.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Position Scope/ Summary
Provides direction and support to hourly team members in the areas of food safety, quality, productivity, equipment operation, and safety.
The position is the first link in the help chain to resolve problems within the work area.
Foster and promote continuous improvement and a positive work environment.
Performs data analysis with a quick turnaround time in conjunction to special projects and Quality duties.
* Performs product inspections on the line, both visually and analytically to check for: Flavor, labels, packaging integrity; color, grind, sensory and other testing as needed.
* Assist with getting the plant ready for external visitors and auditors.
* Compile and analyze data as requested.
* Assists with PDR product and DMR material where forms are completed prior to placing product on hold.
* Prepares Quality paper work.
* Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) as needed.
Compile and analyze data as requested.
* Interpret safety policies/practices to employees including ensuring safe work practices are followed.
* Ensure product safety and quality by understanding and communicating customer requirements to team members.
* Help troubleshoot and assist employees in diagnosing malfunctions in work and machine activities.
* Communicate effectively/appropriately with team members and supervisors
* Train employees in standard work practices and procedures for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
* Train team members in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and equipment
* Help maintain accurate production records and complete all reports as required by the Company.
* Maintain area in accordance with SQF standards and help ensure product safety and sanitation regulations are followed.
* Support in continuous improvement events and projects.
* Help monitor team work levels and report issues to supervisor.
* Help train quality and non-quality technicians on food safety and quality related topics.
* Provides validation of quality programs related to SOP's, Process Controls, Food Safety (FSMA), GMPs, Product Specifications and conformance to product standards.
* Guide the manufacturing teams in understanding aspects of the Quality Systems.
* Audit associate and product performance.
* Helps to establish quality assurance guidelines and perform internal inspections of both products and equipment to make sure these guidelines are being followed.
* Help administer the program to collect retains and sensory samples
* Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study designs, data collection, data analysis, and methodology.
* Monitors paper work out on the floor and performs corrective actions.
* On occasion, perform activities of team members
* During the absence of the QA Lead, the QA Technician, Supervisor or Manager covers for his/her responsibilities.
Additional Job Description
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
* Proficient and effective use of communication and Microsoft Office.
* SAP experience is preferred
* Previous experience in Food Manufacturing and Food Quality.
* Assist with leading plant quality audits and will lead the audits in the absence of the QA Regulatory Supervisor (ex.
WDA, USDA, FDA, BRC, Organic, RSPO, Customer audits)
* Back-up to QA Supervisors as needed
* Managing the training and onboarding of new QA employees
* Manage QA KPIs
* Higher Level Trainings, (ex.
wash inspection certification, aseptic swabbing, plant specific quality alchemy, Food Safety Certification [HACCP])
* Assist with developing and delivering QA cadence meetings
* Lead Food Safety and Food Defense meetings
* Develop internal audit schedule and lead the internal audit team.
* Schedule and lead trace exercises
* Assist in establishing work procedures and written instructions for the QA Department
* Other duties may be assigned
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Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team!
At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth.
We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time".
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type.
All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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