Lead Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA

Archer Daniels Midland•Kennesaw, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA NATURE & SCOPE The primary function of this role is to assist with the management and oversight of the good manufacturing practices and the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. This role is to be a “hands on” lead that oversees and performs quality assurance functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensure cGMP standards are properly implemented and carried out throughout the organization. Ensure that the facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications Perform line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies Maintain inventory of sampling / QA testing supplies. Assist or conduct audits with the Quality team including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Oversee quality auxiliary programs such as but not limited to air differentials, glass and brittle plastic, EMP, quarantine audits. Record and evaluate test data, alerting Quality Manager to any deviations from specifications Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements Partner with plant operations, maintenance, compliance, quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and Forms Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement products and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits Assist in performing quality document activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work insturctions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documention, and filing and maintaining all records as required Ensure new / revised SOPs and continuous improvement efforts are communicated and implemented. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum – High School Diploma
3 years as a quality inspector or technician in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and cGMP
Experience with Food Safety and defense programs
Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
Strong leadership skills
Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
Must have good attention to detail
Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel
Strong analytical experience
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Results driven, strong work ethic
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for varying periods of time
Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
Ability to drive forklift
Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Fluent in English required
Must possess a valid US driver’s license
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure cGMP standards are properly implemented and carried out throughout the organization.
Ensure that the facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety
Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
Perform line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies
Maintain inventory of sampling / QA testing supplies.
Assist or conduct audits with the Quality team including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
Oversee quality auxiliary programs such as but not limited to air differentials, glass and brittle plastic, EMP, quarantine audits.
Record and evaluate test data, alerting Quality Manager to any deviations from specifications
Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
Partner with plant operations, maintenance, compliance, quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements
Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and Forms
Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement products and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Assist in performing quality document activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work insturctions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documention, and filing and maintaining all records as required
Ensure new / revised SOPs and continuous improvement efforts are communicated and implemented.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.