Primary Purpose Ensures food quality, compliance with S.O.P.s, compliance with FSIS Regulatory, Animal Welfare, and GFSI requirements where product compliance to both internal and customer specifications is key. Incumbents are qualified to work specialized areas and with minimal assistance. Provide training and leadership to colleagues. Perform all duties within the QA department and fulfill supervisory positions in the absence of salaried supervisors. Major Duties & Responsibilities • Monitor the production process, which assures that the product meets the establishment specifications. When product doesn't meet specifications, inform the supervisor immediately and take appropriate steps. • Provide leadership and training on QA procedures to Trainees, Tech A, and tech B level QA colleagues. Provides leadership in supervisory absence. • Perform and record regulatory, SSOP, SOP, and Quality Attribute testing and check communication results to management. Calibrate tools and equipment. Perform technical special projects and assignments. Train and cross-train. • Coordinate time management to perform tasks, participate in training and development to increase competency and commitment. • Follow all Company safety regulations and S.O.P.s, as well as support Goal Zero mission statement. Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent. • 2 - 5 years' relevant work experience. • Pass written MTA testing. • HACCP certification required. • Completed the QA Management Verification of at least one (1) Animal Welfare task and have completed all required Animal Welfare training modules.