Quality Control Lead

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you'll join us!

Hours: 4am -2:30pm Monday - Thursday

Compensation: $26.88

What We're Seeking

A reliable, quality-focused team member with excellent attention to detail who actively seeks opportunities to improve processes for greater efficiency without compromising product quality. Demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude that inspires and motivates others. Open to learning new skills and adapts quickly to changing priorities and demands.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

General

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity.
• Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Food Safety & Quality

• Implement assigned food quality and continuous improvement activities to support Safe Quality Foods Code requirements, regulatory requirements and customers' requirements.
• Work with the Quality Assistants to ensure portions, net weights and MAP checks are conducted according to standard work, and records indicate pre-set standards are being met.
• Ensure that all QC testing equipment (scales, O2/CO2 equipment) is calibrated and maintained.
• Conduct daily environmental monitoring and execute the monthly Hold & Test program to ensure all equipment, FSMA and HACCP product categories are tested.
• Provide timely communication of EM (ATP and APC) test results that do not meet standards and ensure CAPA is completed and documented.
• Ensure food safety and quality documentation meets the requirements of SQG Level III.
• Review of quality checks in Redzone to ensure compliance with CQP's.
• Review of food safety checks in Redzone to ensure compliance with labeling, GMP's, SSOP's, and CCP/metal detection.
• Ensure follow up on supplier related quality issues and assist in corrective action request.
• Identify training needs and conduct scheduled GMP training and extra training interventions to meet food safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement calibration requirements for thermometers used during receiving of raw materials and finished goods daily and audit documentation.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of finished products produced at facility.

Personal and Company Development

• Support the growth and maintenance of motivated, contributory work culture.
• Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, process control, and continuous process improvement tools to meet or exceed the facilities key operating goals.
• Mentor Quality Assistant and share expertise.
• Develop and maintain an accurate position description and standard of performance.
• Professionally represent EA Sween Company to our supplier, industry and government.
• Enhance qualifications for the Senior Quality Control Lead position by attending related seminars or classes as directed by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, up to, and including providing coverage for other departmental functions.
• Support the Lean initiatives by participating on teams and following the team process.

Financial

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

Safety

• Cooperate with all aspects of the safety program at E. A. Sween Company.
• Successfully complete the mandatory EA Sween Company Safety Training sessions for the purpose of both OSHA regulations and EA Sween safety policies.
• Follow employer safety and health rules, regulations and standard work in performing the job.
• Report hazardous conditions to the safety team.

Equipment & PPE

• Thermometers (Probes/Infrareds)
• Variety of QA equipment
• Office equipment

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

Required

• High school diploma.
• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Quality inspection, auditing and test experience.
• Experience working in a GFSI compliant food facility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to work multiple shifts, overtime and weekends as needed.
• Attention to detail for documentation.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to speak and teach in front of groups of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.
• Occasional flexibility to cover on weekend shift (Friday and Saturday) is needed

Preferred

• Multilingual skills.
• HACCP certified.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Continuously able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Able to handle interruptions when working on projects.
• Must be self-directed and able to prioritize projects.
• Able to work well with various levels of employees and diverse cultures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and extend a positive attitude to work environment and able to accept and withstand negative feedback from others.
• Work under pressure, yet maintain skills needed to perform job functions.
• Able to continuously lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Able to continuously remain on feet during a 10 - 12.5 shift as needed.
• Able to continuously work in temperatures from -10 to 55 degrees for extended periods of time.

How You'll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what's right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.