Sr. Quality Control Lead - Eden Prairie - E. A. Sween Company

We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a family-oriented company that understands the significance of our employees and we are successful because of our incredibly committed team. We have a great opportunity to join our Eden Prairie team as a Sr. Quality Control Lead.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

SUMMARY:

Manage the company’s production process inspection and verification efforts to maintain effective control that will ensure product quality, while maintaining a food safe and personnel safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1. Implement assigned food quality and continuous improvement activities to support SQF Code requirements, regulatory requirements and customers’ requirements.


2. Work with Quality Assistant to ensure portions, net weights and MAP checks are conducted according to standard work, and records indicate pre-set standards are being met.


3. Ensure that all QC testing equipment (scales, O2/CO2 equipment) is calibrated and maintained.


4. Conduct daily environmental monitoring and execute the monthly Hold &Test program to ensure all equipment, FSMA and HACCP product categories are tested.


5. Provide timely communication of EM (ATP and APC) test results that do not meet standards and ensure CAPA is completed and documented.


6. Ensure food safety and quality documentation meets the requirements of SQF Level III.


7. Review of quality checks in Redzone to ensure compliance with CQPs.


8. Review of food safety checks in Redzone to ensure compliance with labeling, GMPs, SSOPs and CCP/metal detection.


9. Ensure follow up on supplier related quality issues and assist in corrective action request.


10. Identify training needs and conduct scheduled GMP training and extra training interventions to meet food safety and quality standards.


11. Develop and implement calibration requirements for thermometers used during receiving of raw materials and finished goods on a daily basis and audit documentation.


12. Conduct sensory evaluations of finished products produced at Annandale.

Personal and Company Development:

1. Support the growth and maintenance of a motivated, contributory work culture.


2. Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, process control, and continuous process improvement tools to meet or exceed the facilities key operating goals.


3. Mentor Quality Assistant and share expertise.


4. Develop and maintain an accurate position description and standard of performance.


5. Professionally represent Deli Express to our supplier, industry and government.


6. Enhance qualifications for the Quality Control Lead position by attending related seminars or classes as directed by supervisor.


7. Perform other duties as assigned and requested, up to and including providing coverage for other departmental functions.


8. Support the Lean initiatives by participating on teams and following the team process.

Financial:

1. Submit budget needs for the next fiscal year to the Food Safety & Quality Supervisor during September - October.

Safety:

1. Cooperate with all aspects of the safety program at E. A. Sween Company


2. Successfully complete the mandatory E. A. Sween Safety Training Sessions for the purpose of complying with both OSHA regulations and the E. A. Sween safety policy.


3. Follow employer safety and health rules, regulations and standard work in performing the job


4. Report hazardous conditions to the safety team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate.


• 5 years of QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment.


• Multilingual skills strongly preferred.


• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience required.


• HACCP certified preferred.


• Experience working in a GFSI compliant food facility required.


• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in the food industry.


• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.


• Ability to work overtime.


• Attention to detail is a must for documentation.


• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.


• Must have the ability to effectively speak and teach in front of groups of people.


• Must have the ability to work multiple shifts, overtime and weekends as required.

EQUIPMENTS/MACHINERY USED:

• Thermometers (Probes/Infrareds)


• Variety of QA equipment


• Office equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work on multiple projects at one time


• Must be able to handle interruptions to work in progress


• Must be self-directed and be able to prioritize projects


• Must be able work well with various levels of employees and diverse cultures


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment


• Maintain and extend a positive attitude to work environment and be able to accept/withstand negative feedback from others


• Work under pressure, yet maintain skills needed to perform functions as described


• Must be able to work overtime, weekends


• Must be able to lift waist high and carry up to 40 pounds


• Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time


• This position requires that the person be able to work in temperatures from 55 degrees to -10 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time