JOB OVERVIEW:  Quality Lead will review all production records daily and identify any abnormalities. Will also serve as a resource for food safety and/or quality needs on the shift. The Lead will assist the Quality Supervisor in the ongoing training and development and accountability of all team members. The Lead sets the example for the department employees and supports the Supervisor with cultivating the workforce.    Job Schedule: 12H rotation, 5am-530pm + OT   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Review all production and quality records, ensuring all CCPs and PCs are met. Notify Quality Supervisor/Quality Manager of any issues identified and submit identified Process Deviations to the relevant authority  Serve as a quality resource and assist in troubleshooting quality or food safety concerns as they arise, elevating concerns as needed  Maintain organization of quality and production records, including filing and archiving records as needed  Ensure product is properly placed on hold as required  Perform pre-operational inspections  Assist in training new employees on GMPs and other Quality Procedures  Verify raw materials COAs, ensuring specifications are met  Backup lab technicians as needed  Ensures all employees are operating equipment according to procedures  Ensures employees are following safety measures required for job requirements  Collects and reviews all documentation at shift end to ensure processes were followed  Keeps area clean and organized at all times  Ensures all employees are following GMPs  Reports any food safety and/or quality concerns to the Supervisor  Communicates any attendance and/or performance concerns to the Supervisor  Other duties as assigned.    JOB REQUIREMENTS:    Minimum of one previous quality assurance lab experience in a food manufacturing environment or equivalent  HACCP and PCQI preferred  Better Process Control School preferred  Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science related field or commensurate high-level experience  Knowledge of food microbiology and chemistry, FDA and USDA regulatory requirements, and SQF  Skilled proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  Effective written and verbal communication skills  Able to work with diverse teams  Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously  Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal  Must be able to abide by all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).  Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background).       PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:    NOTE: The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function, and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation  Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms  Frequently required to talk or hear  Ability to climb a ladder  Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus    ABOUT US:    La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide.  In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.  For more information on La Colombe, visit www.lacolombe.com.  Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.   We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as front loaded PTO and FTO based on location, start date and tenure and 11 Holidays each year.  Compensation Range: $28.50 - $41.00, plus bonus.