Quality Assurance Shift Lead

3 weeks ago

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Mizkan Full time

Mizkan America, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Shift Lead to join our team at our Owensboro, Kentucky facility. This is a fascinating opportunity to work in a high-speed processing and packaging environment, producing world-class sauces for the Ragu and Bertolli brands.



The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the execution of Food Safety (HACCP) and Product Quality plans during their shift. This includes planning, training, and controlling the plans' execution to ensure the integrity of processes and compliance with local and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will also supervise quality and sanitation staff during their shift, ensuring the finished product meets food safety and quality standards.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Execute the food safety and quality plan on the floor, from end to end, during their shift of control.
  • Lead the execution of daily scheduled and structured Quality Floor Audit and On-The-Spot coaching/training to ensure compliance, reduce mistakes, detect abnormality early, reduce deviation to ensure good practices are sustained.
  • Conduct just-in-time investigation for quality incident, ensure non-conformance product hold and reporting, and Non-conformance process condition has been corrected before line re-start.
  • Sign off on post maintenance hand over process to make sure procedures followed and standards met before equipment are put back to work.
  • Together with other quality shift supervisors, Senior QA supervisor, and Quality Manager to continue improve the food safety and quality program.
  • Review and sign-off the shift HACCP and Finished Product Quality Testing paperwork to ensure required records are filled out/complete, and signed off by designated production staff and pass all the release criteria before pass on to Sr. FSQ supervisor or Quality manager for product release.
  • Together with Quality leaders to develop, provide, track, and verify HACCP and new hire Food Safety training for the facility for its shift to ensure all staff received the training including temporary employees.
  • Participate in all Internal audits and in all External Audits when required.
  • Flexibility to work any shift or time to meet demands of the position and cover other supervisor/staff when required.
  • Supervise activities of Finished product Auditor, HACCP floor auditor, and sanitation staff during its shift to ensure effectiveness and efficiency and control overtime.
  • Stay up to date with all new regulatory requirements and communicate changes to the plant.
  • Understand all Quality specs, in-process checks, and finished product checks
  • Understand Statistical Process Control
  • Ability to perform Traceability and Annual Mock Recalls
  • Maintain laboratory supplies for Finished Product Auditors as assigned.
  • Update Food Safety Forms/Control Charts as assigned.


Successful candidates will have a BA/BS degree in a food science or engineering or related field with 5 years relevant work experience in Food Quality field. Associate degree with 7 years proven experience in quality operation area can be considered. 1-2 years Supervisory experience is preferred. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills are required. Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Suite) and experience working in a high-speed packaging or processing plant is preferred. FSPCA Course - Preventive Controls for Human Food is preferred. Excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization is required. Ability to travel up to 5 percent of the time and exhibit a professional business-like appearance and demeanor is expected. Complete Thermal Processing School upon hiring, Complete Lead Auditor Training upon hiring, and Complete HACCP Training/PCQI Training upon hiring is required.



The salary for this role is estimated to be around $70,000 - $90,000 per year, based on national averages and industry standards. This is a full-time position that requires flexible hours and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.



Mizkan America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work with opportunities for growth and development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a dynamic and supportive work environment.



Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you



What We Offer:


  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • A chance to work with a leading company in the food industry


Why Work for Us?

We are a leading company in the food industry, producing high-quality sauces for the Ragu and Bertolli brands. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do. Our team is dedicated to producing the best products and providing exceptional customer service.



We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.



Join our team and become a part of a winning organization. Apply now for the Quality Assurance Shift Lead position and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career.

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