Qa Lab Lead

Job TitleQA Lab Lead
LocationMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Description

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team player to join our staff as QA LAB LEAD at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing and are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you.

 

Shift: 6:00pm-2:30am Tuesday thru Saturday.

 

Description:

The role of QA Lab Lead is to provide leadership/direction to multiple levels of the organization to assure that facility quality systems are being adhered to in order to meet DFA, regulatory and customer requirements.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inspection, receipt and documentation of raw materials.
• Manages/Facility Expert in the wet chemistry laboratory for fat and solids analysis.
• Provides support to Plant Operations as it relates to quality questions and concerns.
• Supports Records Review, QA Systems, Specialist, Lab Technicians and QA Supervisor during absences, vacations, etc.
• Assist with or provide training to new hires on GMP, Food Safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Assist with training and enforcement of corporate quality policies and procedures.
• Provide instructions and support to all crews and workers assigned to all departments throughout the facility to assure conformance to quality standards. 
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the facilities Food Safety and Quality programs.
• Provide support with new product startup by implementing customer and R&D specifications and documentation.
• Assist with set up and maintenance of laboratory programs and laboratory equipment calibration.
• Participate in weekly facility GMP and Food Safety Audits.
• Provide support as needed to perform LACF record review and laboratory testing.
• Maintain and participate in facility sensory panel program.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all plant systems and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Participate, as needed, in any GFSI and Customer Audits.
• Perform project work as defined by the QA Manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

Requirements

Education and Experience

• BA/BS Science or Biological Science, Food Science or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years prior lab experience required
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to use gauges and other devices to verify conformity to standards of product being tested.
• Must have solid PC skills.
• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be available to work overtime when needed
• Must be available to train on any shift
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

 

Pay Range