3rd - Shift QA Lead
Winona Foods
- Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
- Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
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Winona Foods — Imagine the Possibilities! Job Details
Full‑time
3rd Shift (10:00pm - 6:00am) – Monday through Friday
$27.00 (with Incentives)
Department: Quality Assurance
Job Location: 1521 Brookfield Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313
Full Benefits
Family‑Owned Company with a work/life balance
Position Summary Under the direction of the QA Manager, the 3rd Shift QA Lead provides on‑shift quality and food safety leadership with a focus on food safety and quality verifications, end‑of‑week sanitation verification, after‑hours decision support, and cross‑training. The Lead ensures accurate quality documentation, supports investigations, reduces after‑hours escalation to the QA Manager, and cross‑trains with and supports the QA Tech.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities The 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.
Food Safety, Food Quality, & Sanitation
Complete and document production line inspections as needed and sanitation verification during end‑of‑week sanitation; release lines/equipment per procedure
Conduct ATP and chemical titration checks and initiate corrective action when needed
Support maintenance and accuracy of hold program, reviewing hold log daily, reviewing first‑pass quality issues, assisting production leadership with inspections and rework follow‑up and decisions
Verify CCP/Preventive Controls and elevate significant deviations to the QA Manager
Program Support & Continuous Improvement
Assist the QA Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs required for GFSI (e.g., BRC), customer, and regulatory compliance
Support annual document reviews, including SOPs, SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and prerequisite programs
Review and verify SSOPs for accuracy, including equipment disassembly/reassembly points, sanitation step sequencing, and chemical usage requirements
Review pest control service reports, identify trends, and communicate issues to the QA Manager for follow‑up
Perform verifications for prerequisite programs, such as: Glass & brittle plastics inspection
Thermometer and scale verification checks
Chemical concentration/titration verification
Color‑coding/tool control compliance
Provide feedback to improve sanitation practices, environmental monitoring effectiveness, and pre‑operational readiness
Participate in the review and improvement of HACCP/Preventive Controls verification activities as directed by the QA Manager
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including root cause documentation and evidence gathering
On‑Shift Leadership & Training
Provide on‑shift direction and guidance to the 3rd shift QA Tech
Train production and sanitation employees on quality checks, documentation, and procedures
Serve as primary QA contact on 3rd shift to minimize escalation to the QA Manager except when situations require it
Audits, Documentation & Data
Conduct internal audits/inspections during 3rd shift; communicate findings to the QA Manager
Maintain accurate, compliant documentation ready for customer or regulatory review
Review food safety and quality data (spreadsheets, logs, etc.), identify nonconformances, trend results and notify the QA Manager of nonconformances
Support audit readiness for all 3rd‑shift operations and sanitation
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Support new item trials occurring on 3rd shift
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions as directed by the QA Manager
Document and update QA Manager on project progress
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
High school diploma or GED required
1‑3 years of experience in food manufacturing, food safety, sanitation, or quality required
Experience performing basic quality checks, GMP verification, or sanitation/pre‑op tasks required
Experience working with HACCP principles, CCPs/PCs, or product inspections preferred
Experience conducting line inspections, sanitation verification, or documentation review preferred
Prior experience in a lead, trainer, or go‑to person role strongly preferred (does not need to be formal leadership)
Experience on 3rd shift or in after‑hours operations preferred
HACCP certification preferred (or willingness to complete within 6 months)
Internal Auditor training preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of GMPs, basic food safety principles, sanitation steps, and allergen controls
Ability to perform and document ATP testing, chemical titrations, thermometer/scale checks, and sanitation verifications
Ability to read and follow SOPs, SSOPs, cleaning procedures, line inspection forms, and quality logs
Basic understanding of HACCP/Preventive Controls and willingness to learn deeper concepts
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize nonconformances in cleanliness, documentation, or product quality
Ability to provide clear, respectful coaching to employees
Strong organizational skills to track holds, complete logs accurately, and manage nightly tasks
Ability to communicate issues clearly during pass‑downs, both written and verbal
Comfortable using basic computer tools (email, spreadsheets, shared logs)
Ability to make sound decisions on shift using established procedures and escalation guidelines
Works well independently, especially on night shift where leadership support is limited
Ability to collaborate with others to resolve issues
Conditions of Employment Candidates subject to a pre‑employment background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Winona Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.
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- English
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