Team Leader - Quality Control
Core
Lead hourly quality team members to execute food safety and quality systems functions in an almond processing plant.
Role type
Senior IC quality control team leader
Builds
Consistent reduction in consumer and customer complaints; first-time quality targets
Domain
Food manufacturing (almonds) + Quality Assurance/Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food safety and quality system execution, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, employee coaching and counseling, scheduling and time management, training program development, customer complaint investigation, budget management, statistical process control (SPC), USDA grade standards knowledge, laboratory report analysis
Preferred skills
SQF Practitioner certification, PCQI certification, food science degree
Technologies
Analytical software, specification parameter tools
Responsibilities
Establish and execute metrics and processes to reduce complaints, manage shop floor health and identify process deviations, drive continuous improvement across Quality and Operations, coach the team on quality objectives, manage department scheduling and attendance, develop and conduct employee training, assist in customer complaint investigations and reporting, plan and manage department activities within budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC