Job DescriptionThe Quality Assurance Team Leader is responsible for upholding all Whole Foods Market and USDA standards, including the HACCP & FSMA program, and for ensuring overall quality controls at the facility, including sanitation and safety standards. The QA TL leads the QA Team by developing and mentoring QA TMs and ensuring the team meets all applicable WFM health and safety requirements.
* Onsite position, mostly M-F but potential weekends as needed*
Responsibilities
- Monitor and oversee environmental monitorng program and other swabbing programs as required to conform to GMP, HACCP, FSMA and food safety plan guidelines
- Grow and evolve the QA processes.
- Monitor all SSOPs and update frequently as business or the USDA dictate, including cross training TL’s and TMs on SSOP open.
- Develop and write HACCP. FSMA & Food safety plans.
- Audit and certify daily control logs, ensuring that records show compliance.
- Manage any applicable outside suppliers.
- Act as the primary liaison for all internal and external quality issues (guest complaints, USDA, FDA).
- Monitor performance and competencies of QA TMs, provide leadership coaching and development.
- Execute swabs for microbiologic test and monitor sanitation walk-throughs.
- Uphold all Whole Foods Market and USDA standards, including HACCP and FSMA programs and work closely with USDA inspector.
- Communicate department concerns to Facility Team Leader or Associate Facility Team Leader and cultivate inter-department relationships.
- Manage Pest Control Program.
- Follow, comply with, and enforce established procedures, including health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to work well with others, self-motivated and capable of working independently with little supervision. Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required
- Outstanding verbal and written communicator
- Proactive attitude
- Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal food safety requirements
- Excellent organizational skills
- Superb time management skills
- Strong communication skills
Desired Work Experiences
- Serve-Safe certification
- HACCP certification
- Food preparation (1 year)
- Leadership (3+ years)
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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