Overview
Quality Engineer Jobs in Lompoc, CA at Imerys
Company Description
From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.
Assist in supervision of all quality assurance functions, implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant’s quality and food safety systems. Also, including HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction by monitoring of quality assurance personnel, training, and maintain order in technical expertise. Provide technical support/resource for quality assurance personnel, production and other plant departments
Supervision of all quality assurance functions. Implementation, development, audit and maintenance of plant’s quality and food safety systems including HACCP to assure compliance and customer satisfaction. Technical supervision of quality assurance personnel, provide training and assistance in order to maintain technical expertise. Provide technical support/resource for customers, production and other plant’s department. Interface for local/regional regulatory inspections. Assist and or manage on-going quality special projects for improving current processes or enhancing product quality.
Compensation Range: $70,000-$80,000
Job Description
Quality and Food Safety Development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable elements of the Pom Wonderful Quality and Food Safety systems in order to assure compliance. Support Counter Season Spring Arils Program if needed.
Technical Assistance Responsible for providing technical assistance to operations and customers to aid in achieving product quality, sterility or investigating consumer complaints.
Continuous Improvement Assist and or manage the quality projects which is to improve current POM manufacturing process, to enhance better product quality, to create higher standards for manufacturing practices and produce higher quality products.
Auditing Responsible for audits, including GMP’s, pest control, product quality, product packaging integrity and regulatory to ensure standards are achieved and evaluation of opportunities for improvement.
Finance Responsible for development of departmental Budget, and prioritize spending to meet financial target.
Qualifications
Familiarity with state specific food safety laws.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle software.
At least 3-5 years progressively responsible Quality Assurance experience in a supervisory capacity, with a specific emphasis in food safety preferably within a production/manufacturing setting. Bachelor’s degree in Micro Biology, Food Science or related field.
Additional Information
Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
Opportunities for development and internal mobility
Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) – allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes
POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.
POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.
We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Imerys
Location: Lompoc, CA
