Lead, Quality AssuranceChampion Foods • Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

Lead, Quality Assurance

Champion Foods

Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

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Champion Foods, a pizza trailblazer, is expanding, and we're looking for dynamic talents to enhance our innovative and quality-driven team. We produce products cherished by families nationwide and pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to quality and a warm workplace culture that feels like family. Responsibilities Monitor internal and external procedures, policies and regulations to ensure quality, safety and legal standards are maintained. Provide direction to Quality Control Technicians and train new technicians or technicians on loan or transferring from other areas of the manufacturing plant. Assist the Quality Manager with scheduling, back‑up and vacation coverage to ensure all lines and shifts have proper quality inspections. Ensure Quality Assurance Technicians perform pre‑operations inspections that include cleanliness of lines and equipment and are in proper working order. Perform secondary quality inspections to monitor production lines (mixer operation, oven temperatures, dough temperature, ingredients, HACCP, make‑up area and packaging). Ensure compliance with regulatory and technological changes that may affect the food industry, including FDA, USDA, AIB International and British Retail Consortium (BRC). Investigate and document any compliance issues and provide results and recommendations to management. Conduct lab testing related to moisture and pH testing, specification parameter evaluations and “bake and texture” analysis. Record findings and complete evaluation forms. Assist in the training and performance management of QA Technicians and other lab personnel. Review QA Technician performance against established KPI’s and metrics; identify and recommend training needs. Calibrate thermometers, scales and pH meters daily. Establish and maintain exception records, note trends for management and develop and monitor corrective/preventative actions for manufacturing as it relates to QA processes. Review or perform microbiology testing for product lines, take samples and read results (e.g., E. coli, coliform, yeast and mold). Participate in BRC and AIB audit as directed. Collaborate with management to identify and complete relevant training classes and certifications that support development and goals and objectives of Champion Foods. Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with other duties and projects as assigned. Keep current on information and techniques related to food safety. Participate in environmental monitoring for pathogens/surface swabs and USDA walks. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a food service environment, including laboratory experience (pH, salt and flour analysis, temperature controls, microbiology testing, etc.). Previous experience in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of one (1) year experience in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and working knowledge of FDA and USDA compliance. Previous experience in a position providing formal or informal work direction or training. HACCP certification. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, make sound business recommendations and exercise discretion and judgement. Evidence of highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences. Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, databases, Internet, etc.). Work Environment Fast‑paced manufacturing environment with exposure to potentially high noise levels and abnormal temperatures due to freezer and baking area. Benefits Full‑time colleagues qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counselling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s race, colour, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E‑Verify.
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Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

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