Quality Assurance Lead

Company: Pom Wonderful
Location: Del Rey
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Assist in supervision of all quality assurance functions, implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant's quality and food safety systems. Also, including HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction by monitoring of quality assurance personnel, training, and maintain order in technical expertise. Provide technical support/resource for quality assurance personnel, production and other plant departments.

Here's What You'll Do:

Quality and Food Safety

Development, implementation and maintenance of all applicable elements of the POM Wonderful Quality and Food Safety systems to assure compliance.

Special Projects

Responsible for leading/assisting in special projects and analyses during the season focusing on Arils process.

HARPC (FSMA)/HACCP

Participate in the PC checks and implementation for FSMA. Responsible for understanding and supporting the sustainment and development of POM Wonderful's HACCP Food Safety Program. Understand and Monitor CCP's.

Testing

Overlook testing of water, in-process arils, air monitoring, finished product micro testing, environmental swabbing, preparing & submitting samples to third party testing.

Technical Assistance

Responsible for providing technical assistance to Quality Assurance operations, calibrations of equipment, ordering supplies and aid in achieving product quality.

Recordkeeping

Responsible for assisting in maintaining processing records that will allow for product, packaging, and ingredient holds and review of documents for product release. Review manufacturing process records to assure that customer and regulatory requirements are met. Review, create and maintain daily production files which include all production processing and quality paperwork.

Here's What You'll Bring To The Table:

• Familiarity with state specific food safety laws and the biology of micro-organisms.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
• A logical thinker with an enquiring mind, and knowledge in biological sciences.
• Ability to see the plan with business perspectives, and work hands on to complete given tasks.
• Promote communication, involve staff and employees, support staff, communicate objectives and develop employee potential. Lead problem-solving efforts through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively influence positive change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees, with professional communication skills, directing personnel on duties and assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently, performing efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to scheduling and environments.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
• Computer-literate, intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Characteristics should include but not be limited to: being able to work with others; work efficiently with little or no supervision; understand and able to do basic math equations, speak the data that is being collected and open availability including evenings and weekends.

Education & Experience:

At least having a Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or applicable majors. Experience in a leading capacity, with a specific emphasis in food safety preferably within a production/manufacturing setting is preferred.

Here's what we bring to the table:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (with 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility
• Access to fully Equipped On-site Gym
• On-site subsidized Cafe
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Work-Life balance

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, teas and innovative juice blends sold in the iconic double-bubble bottle. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. By managing the entire production process from tree to bottle, POM Wonderful guarantees that our products come from only one source--100% California-grown POM Wonderful pomegranates. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils, as well as industrial products such as juice concentrate and pomegranate extract.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $4.6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, almonds, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America's No. 1 tree nut brand and America's fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America's No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world's leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $400 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, $50 million in charitable giving and education initiatives every year, $100 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs, including two free primary care clinics for employees and their dependents.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

POM Wonderful is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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