ICQA Lead

Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately complete assigned duties, and maintain company standards. Duties include leading a small team, managing daily workload, communicating with all level of personnel, reacting quickly to quality or inventory issues, auditing, monitoring/reporting teams activities, and using forklift/high reach equipment. Monitor and handle materials safely in adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Location: Edgerton, KS 
 
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site,  

 

Pay: $ 26.47 hr. 

  

JOB SUMMARY:  

This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordinating the daily responsibilities of the department and ensuring they are completed accurately and on time. The role requires effective communication of management’s instructions to all team members on the assigned shift. The individual must be a motivated self‑starter with the ability to problem‑solve and work collaboratively with multiple departments to reach shared solutions. This position is also accountable for the operation, oversight, and compliance of quality and inventory functions while maintaining a safe work environment and enforcing JMS policies and procedures. Responsibilities include performing physical and visual inspections of product and systems, as well as managing daily quality and inventory activities within the Distribution Center. Duties include accurately documenting and calculating results, taking corrective action when necessary (such as notifying appropriate personnel, identifying and isolating non‑conforming product), and reporting results to management. The role also ensures consistent product handling throughout the facility through inventory counts, auditing product for accuracy, quality, and potential damage, and maintaining accurate inventory records. Additionally, the position is responsible for reconciling inventory discrepancies and alerting leadership to irregularities or potential operational roadblocks. Further responsibilities include identifying, segregating, and monitoring quality holds once communicated to the Distribution Center, as well as quality and inventory discrepancy issues. Routine reporting includes daily and weekly deliverables for ICQA Supervisors, such as the end of shift reporting, DC error log, rework man‑hour reporting, GREF zone issues, and cycle count metrics. Additional assignments may be assigned as needed. All team members are responsible for safety—this includes, but is not limited to, adhering to personal safety practices and maintaining food‑safety standards. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and assist all ICQA personnel with daily tasks.  

• Complete daily log sheets, communicate effectively, and proactively recognize and report quality and inventory concerns.  

• Actively support daily DC operations to ensure maximum efficiency, product quality