QA Team Lead - 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday – Friday 4:30am-2:00pm. Will be working at least every other weekend.

The QA Team Lead will be responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality Assurance technicians. In this role, the team lead will oversee the direct supervision of Quality Technicians to ensure all Quality, Food Safety checks are being performed accurately. They will report directly to Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance. 
We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, and flexible.  The ideal candidate will be efficient at self-managing and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company. 

What You’ll Do: 
•    Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.  
•    Assist QA technicians in performing internal, regulatory agency facility, and operational audits. 
•    Perform microbiological plate test such as food, environmental and air testing. 
•    Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner. 
•    Collaborate with Technicians to follow up on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) deviations, and report Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 
•    Perform frequent, daily walk through of the facility to ensure that all quality and food safety standards are compiled and adhered and submit corrective action request as needed to perspective departments. 
•    Other duties and projects as assigned 
What You’ll Need:  
•    At least 3-4 years prior experience in a similar role with direct reports.  
•    Must have Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing plant.   
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel 
•    Self-motivated with proven leadership skills.  
•    Thrive in a start-up environment. 
•    Bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus.  
•    Must be able to work in a team environment.  
•    Must have a positive attitude.  
•    Must have good written and oral communication skills.  
•    Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.  
•    Flexible availability: we work night and weekend shifts.  
 
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:  
 
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life.  The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization. 
 
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods: 
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. 
With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand. 

Pay Range: Up to $27.00/hour

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