Quality Assurance - IDL - Operations, Food Safety & Quality Team Lead O13

Quality Lead

The hourly range for this position is $22-27 an hour. This position is based in Indianapolis, IN. FreshRealm is looking for a Quality Lead that will be responsible leading their team while following and enforcing all safety and health standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review testing strategies to ensure the product being released is up to industry and company standards.
• Execute testing plans, including individual testing phases, and ensure the team meets the deadlines set forth in those plans.
• Evaluate the team throughout the life of the project to identify areas where improvement can be made.
• Identify risk and create plans to mitigate it. QA Lead will hold regular team meetings to identify new risks as testing phases are completed and create new mitigation plans on the fly.
• Improve the current processes to make them more efficient. When problems with processes are identified, leads communicate their new ideas to the different teams involved in the project, including engineers and marketing departments.
• Throughout all phases of product development, QA Lead will report progress, plans, and problems to upper management and other involved parties. Request feedback from upper management and implement the suggested changes in as efficient a way as possible.

Qualifications:

• Skills and Requirements:
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience within a food manufacturing environment is required.
• 1 year in similar Quality leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes, procedures and equipment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead the work of other employees, assign duties and manage workflow/production for a shift or in the absence of the Department Manager.
• Ability to work routine and monotonous processes.
• Must have a good understanding of English, bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills a plus.
• Experience / Education:
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures and equipment. Demonstrated experience leading the work of others.
• Experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) in a chilled food environment is essential.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance.
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested.
• Life and ADD insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
• Paid Time Off.

Our Values at Work:

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks. Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines. Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time.
• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership. Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings.
• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value. Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices. Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks.
• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity.
• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency and make adjustments accordingly. Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support.
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task. Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you're on the right track. Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you're providing the best experience and service to our consumers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details:

• Job Family: Food Safety & Quality
• Job Function: Hourly Site
• Pay Type: Hourly