Quality Assurance Lead

Job Title:Quality Assurance Lead 

Department:  Quality Assurance 

Location:  Galt, Office 

Reports To:  QA Manager 

Job Type:  Full Time, Non Exempt 

 

Job Summary 

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as company policies. This role leads the implementation of food safety and quality plans, collaborating across departments to maintain the highest standards of product quality and safety. The Lead plays a crucial role in driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in quality assurance processes. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Lead and mentor the quality assurance team, assigning tasks and ensuring performance standards are met  

• Oversee compliance with USDA, company, and customer specifications  

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and documentation systems  

• Coordinate pre-operational sanitation inspections and ongoing monitoring of critical control points  

• Manage product traceability, hold, and rework programs  

• Oversee quality testing processes, including egg candling and environmental monitoring  

• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement  

• Liaise with management to communicate quality issues and propose solutions  

• Collaborate with operations to balance efficiency and compliance requirements  

• Lead quality-related training programs for staff across departments  

• Participate in audits and inspections, preparing necessary documentation  

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality assurance processes 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience)  

• 6+ years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in egg processing 

• HACCP certification  

• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety standards  

• Excellent leadership and communication skills  

• Proficiency in quality management systems and data analysis 

• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree in a relevant field  

• Additional certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC)  

• Bilingual in English and Spanish  

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma) 

Work Environment 

This position involves both office work and significant time