At Winland Foods, quality isn’t just part of the process—it’s who we are. Guided by our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, our Food Quality Team Members ensure that every product we make is safe, consistent, and worthy of the trust our consumers place in us.

As a Food Quality Team Member, you will be on the front line of protecting our standards and reputation. From performing critical inspections to supporting continuous improvement initiatives, you’ll play a hands-on role in making sure every product reflects our commitment to excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with production and sanitation teams, using your attention to detail and integrity to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and Winland’s high expectations.

This role is more than checking boxes—it’s about leading with care, protecting consumer well-being, and ensuring every bite of our food delivers on Winland’s promise of quality and consistency.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

TX San Antonio

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

QA Lead (2nd Shift)

Job Description:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with Saturday's as needed *2nd Shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Work Location: 5310 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $29.90 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:   

• Perform daily inspections, environmental swabbing, and product inspections. 
• Verify compliance with established standards 
• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Quality equipment.   
• Conduct internal audits.  
• Oversee daily quality processes and troubleshoot operational issues. 
• Optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and minimize downtime. 

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: 

• Conduct and oversee tasks like sensory testing, label verification, and analytical testing to ensure product attributes are correct. 
• Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples. 
• Assist with inventory control for approved suppliers following FIFO practices. 
• Help with customer sample requests and microbiological testing for shipping requirements. 
• Communicate quality results to other teams within the plant.  
• Advise production teams in re-alignment when product is out of specifications.  
• Manage programs related to traceability and warehouse systems.  
• Provide back-up support in the department lead’s absence.  
• Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and safety regulations in all plant activities. 
• Reconcile discrepancies through SAP and physical verification. 
• Manage product rework programs and the QA Hold log in the SAP system. 
• Oversee special inspections for incoming materials, end-of-run products and new product trials 
• Lead investigations and resolutions for quality issues, customer complaints and foreign material investigations. 

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: 

• Lead facility inspections and assist with a variety of quality checks and audits. 
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.  
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.  
• Participate in internal auditing. 
• Assist in leading internal audits.  
• Lead FSQ compliance in assigned area.  Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability. 
• Train employees in food safety protocols and enforce sanitation procedures. 
• Maintain accurate records of safety audits and compliance reports. 
• Uphold company policies and regulatory standards in all operational activities. 

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and investigate customer complaints 
• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. 
• Provide backup coverage for multi