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About the Role

Ensure the quality of product is met in an efficient and safe manner, providing support to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet customer and product requirements.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment according to SQF Standards.
• Ensure proper wear of all practice equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is set up, calibrated, and functioning properly throughout the shift.
• Keep all equipment used clean and prepared for the next run.
• Perform Microbiological testing.
• Perform checks to balance batches, including Brix, Salt, PH, Acid, and alcohol.
• Use ingredient samples from bulk containers and perform testing.
• Recommend adjustments to batches by adding or subtracting ingredients.
• Monitor the Filler Machine and lines, checking weights, codes, labeling, and pasteurizer temperatures.
• Verify codes closely, as ink can run dry and codes can be set incorrectly.
• Perform visual checks and record results.
• Weigh product on calibrated scales.
• Obtain and bring samples to the QC bench for testing.
• Perform tests and record results.
• Place batches or finished products on hold as required.
• Oversee all technicians and quality concerns.
• Investigate supplier-related or customer-driven matters.
• Fill in for technicians during absences.
• Ensure departmental personnel coverage for production lines.
• Conduct mock recalls per customer requirements.
• Cross-check analysis for QA technicians.
• Organize and review processes for continuous improvement.
• Verify all holds are entered into Oracle.
• Verify that all work orders pertaining to Quality Holds have been completed and distributed.
• Create necessary work orders based on additional quality testing results.
• Remove and/or adjust any Holds.
• Participate in Kosher and regulatory audits.
• Notify Suppliers and Vendors of any holds or FYI's created due to defective materials.
• Ensure defective materials are removed in a timely manner.
• Investigate Customer Complaints and complete paperwork to document findings.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including preparing and conducting employee performance appraisals.
• Maintain employee work schedules, including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, training, vacations, and paid time off.
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ Years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 2 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to work with numbers, perform calculations, and possess mechanical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Communication skills – must work closely with all department and management levels.
• Ability to keep up with a fast-paced work environment and record data in a timely manner.
• Previous use of handcarts and pallet jacks.
• Computer experience, including Oracle and Microsoft Office.

Skills

• Ability to use Distiller, Microscope, Microbiological Plates, Refractometer, Salt Titrator, Acid Titrator, PH Meter, various gages, torque meters, and other off equipment as required.
• Oracle
• Microsoft Office

Location

• Rochester, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 3+ Years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 2 years of previous supervisory experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

Benefits

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance
• 100% company paid long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses

About the Company

• LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners.
• A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations.
• We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.