Lead, Quality Assurance

Premium Waters is a bottled water company focused on providing quality products for our customers while being a positive partner in communities in which we operate. If you want to be a part of a growing organization committed to inclusion, development and quality in everything we do, join our team! Our safe, family-friendly work atmosphere will support you and your career goals as we serve each other and our customers with a safe, healthy water product.Premium Waters is proud to offer a comprehensive offering of benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability and long term. Premium Waters has a very rich paid time off program, 401k for eligible employees, education reimbursement, a very robust wellness program and opportunities for volunteerism.Job Title: Quality Assurance Lead                                                               Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager                                                         FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Pittsfield MA                                                                                 Shift: Day                                                                                                         Department: Quality Prepared by: Human Resources                                                                 Approved By: Plant Manager                                                                          Date: 6/2/25Starting Salary: $26.00 per hourQualifications:An undergraduate degree in chemistry or science is preferred but will accept experience in lieu of education.A minimum of two years work-related experience or training is preferred.Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.Basic reading, writing, and math skills.Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Computer experience is required.Reports to Quality Manager. This position may work with little supervision.Forklift certification (Must complete certification within 90 days of hire.) Responsibilities:The responsibilities of the QA Lead include ensuring that the specifications are accurate for each product, from the initial stages through to the final product. Additionally, the QA Lead is responsible for water processing, including Mineral Injection, reverse osmosis, and any future additions to the process. The Lead also ensures that all quality staff are adequately trained and assist the Quality Manager with various other duties. Required Certifications:HACCP Certification (Within 1 Year)SQF Certification (Within 1 Year)PCQI Certification (Within 1 Year)CPO Certification (Within 1 Year)T1 Spring Operator License (Within 2 Years) GMP & PPE Required:While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses.  Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations.  Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety. Essential Job Duties:Oversee all plant regulatory testing.Participation and preparation for all plant audits.Assist with completing GMP audits, customer complaint investigations, and Mock recall and traceability exercises.Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly micro tests (coliform, HPC, yeast/mold, etc.), and other lab testing.Oversee maintenance of all water processing related equipment.Must be able to work off-shifts as needed.Assist with resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions.Monitor all areas of the plant for GMP compliance.Make sure that all personnel are adhering to corporate GMP policiesMonitor all lab supply kanban regularly.Weekly collection of outside lab samplesFunction as a training resource to the plant.Fills in for Quality Technicians and the Quality Assurance Manager as needed.Manages QA documents.Follow standard operating procedures.Oversee completion of QA assigned preventative maintenance.Weekend On-Call or when QA Manager is unavailable. Non-Essential Job DutiesWill perform other related work as assigned by the Manager.In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities. Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  SittingApproximately 35% of the timeStandingApproximately 40% of the timeWalkingApproximately 25% of the timeBending/stoopingOccasionallyCrouchingOccasionallyPushing/PullingOccasionallyLifting/Carrying up to 50 lbsFrequentlyVerbal communicationsConstantlyWritten communicationsFrequentlyHearing normal conversationFrequentlySight, including near acuity and dept perceptionFrequently  

Created: 2025-06-05