
Competitive Pay and Great Benefits, Including Paid Time Off, Healthcare & 401k
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Job Description
Vermont Smoke and Cure is actively seeking a detail-oriented Lead Quality Assurance Technician to oversee our food safety and quality programs. If you have a strong technical background in food manufacturing, excel at process improvement, and are passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards while mentoring others, then you could be the ideal candidate for this role!
The Lead Quality Assurance Technician oversees quality assurance programs and leads initiatives to maintain exceptional product standards. They develop and implement quality management systems, monitors performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement. This individual combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership to ensure consistent product excellence while mentoring staff and collaborating across departments.
Job Type: | Full-Time |
Location: | Hinesburg, VT |
Shifts: | Day Shift |
Schedule: |
10-hour Shift Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm |
Status: | Non-Exempt/Hourly |
Reports To: | Quality Assurance Manager |
Manages: | n/a |
Department: | Manufacturing |
Benefits
401k *with company match | Dental insurance |
Disability insurance | Flexible spending account |
Health insurance | Paid time off |
Vision insurance | Bonuses |
Why This is a Great Job...
- Leadership advancement through training, project management, and QA Manager backup responsibilities.
- Direct impact on food safety through HACCP development, GMP audits, and corrective actions.
- Mix of hands-on testing and strategic planning, offering diverse skill development.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Hold non-conforming product and equipment and create records of non-conforming product and/or equipment.
- Conduct audits in GMP compliance and facility condition, perform trending and recommendations for improvement.
- Perform record review, data entry, and analysis of batch records and process monitoring records.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the Sanitation Program by performing operational and environmental monitoring of processing areas and tools, including microbiological and ATP sampling and analysis. Monitor trends and lead corrective action.
- Facilitate VSC training program in compliance with company policies and procedures of VSC’s Food Safety and Quality systems.
- Develop and maintain procedures associated with the Food Safety and Quality systems, including HACCP Plans, Pre-Requisite Programs, and supporting documentation.
- Contributes as a member in the company’s HACCP, Food Defense, and Crisis Management Teams.
- Perform analytical and microbiological sampling and testing of ingredients, process, and finished products.
- Assist in the Management of quality assurance functions and members.
- Follow QMS standards, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate ability to shape the work and learning path of junior QA member(s).
- Initiate and manage projects/tasks to completion by providing guidance and motivating cross functional partners in a proactive manner.
- Provide action and/or communication to cross functional partners in a timely manner.
- Provide sufficient information on projects/tasks to allow seamless transition/completion by others without direct support.
- Collaboration cross functionally on new product development
- Resume the role of a QA Manager in their absence to ensure continuity of critical functions, including SQF management/prep.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Interested in joining our team? Email your resumé. Don’t have a resumé? Call (802) 482-4888 or submit our form. Someone from our hiring department will be in contact shortly!
Vermont Smoke & Cure is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/Vet/Disability. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Vermont Smoke & Cure values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
VSC offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance during the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, please contact VSC at 802-482-4666.
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