VCQ (Qa) Lead

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

As the VCQ Lead, you will assist with coordinating and directing the Value Creation Program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. Develop and modify company quality systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain records for VCQ documentation on the floor

• Assist VCQ team on the food safety and quality training program

• Remain current on all regulatory requirements and law changes

• Understand and execute FDA, ODA regulations H.A.C.C.P., S.S.O.P., COOL Act standards

• Maintain knowledge on environmental and product microbiological testing

• Product tracking and traceability

• Provide support on customer complaints

• Responsible for achievement of quality department goals and objectives

• Assist in all plant quality activities

• Identify, investigate, and report on critical quality defects on production processes and products

• Document quality checks of product through the entire process

• Prepare and submit reports as required

• Analyze product quality and take necessary actions during push list and throughout daily tasks

• Conduct line level problem analysis

• Perform other duties, as assigned

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

Salary Range: $18.49 to $22.49 per hour

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members

• Product purchase program