Quality Control Internal Specialist

Position Summary: The QC Internal Specialist reports directly to the QC Supervisor related to QC documentation and the performance of daily operations. Team members will execute the daily tracing and monitoring of production activities to ensure food safety and work with other team members to ensure compliance with food safety programs. Making high quality, safe food is the most important thing at Lindley Mills and this role has a hands-on approach to making that happen every day. Interacting with operations and management teams as well as shipping, receiving, sanitation, and other areas will be critical to this role.

About Us: Lindley Mills is an organic flour mill and mix manufacturer in Graham, North Carolina that was established in 1755. A long-standing family business, we mill the highest quality organic flours to give our customers a competitive advantage in every baked good. Whether we work with a national brand or our local farmer’s market bakers, we provide the same high level of customer service and incredible products that cannot be found anywhere else. Our Super Sprout™ Sprouted Flour line is the gold standard for flavor, nutrition, and digestibility in the whole grain market. We are looking for team members who will grow with us and take on new challenges as we make these unique and innovative products accessible to everyone.

Objectives:

1. Ensures that the Food Safety Manual is up to date, compliant with regulations, and is being executed properly at all times. Work with all team members, at all levels.

2. Works with QC Supervisor and all team members to ensure that the facility exceeds the minimum requirements for GFSI (BRC), Organic, and Kosher Certifications.

3. Completes daily and monthly traceability activities (including mock recalls)

4. Conducts routine internal audits and self-inspections to ensure food safety programs are consistently followed.

5. Performs daily record review of food safety and quality records to ensure compliance and recommend corrective actions where indicated.

6. Review of live production, labels, hold tags, and packaging daily.

7. Reviews and executes documentation of Sanitation and Preventative Maintenance programs in coordination with the QC Supervisor

8. Prepares Deviation Reports on non-conforming products and processes including root cause analysis and relevant documentation review. You will get to actually influence and write food safety policies, see their impact, and test the results of your decisions. You will be hands-on in making a difference within day-to-day food safety operations.

9. Assists lab technician and covers duties as needed. Provides backup to QC External Specialist as needed.

Competencies and Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required. Food science, or related fields preferred but not required

2. Experience in food service, production, safety, or manufacturing preferred

3. Experience with or certification for HACCP, PCQI, Food Defense Coordinator a plus

4. Experience with organic, Non-GMO, or Kosher, BRC or SQF programs a plus

5. Experience with audit compliance and requirements preferred.

6. Willingness to make phone calls and strong verbal communication skills.

7. Self-motivated working style with proactive thinking required.

8. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team required.

9. Excellent organizational and documentation skills required. Must be detail oriented and have legible handwriting.

10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

11. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to safely and repeatedly lift at least 25 pounds, stand for long periods, kneel, squat, and bend for short periods to reach all areas of the facility for sanitation and facility review. Must be able to safely ascend a step ladder occasionally for inspections.

Career Growth Opportunities

1. Rotational Onboarding Training that allows a window into various areas of production and provides technical knowledge up front to aid in a hands-on approach to food safety.

2. Budget for continuing education training courses or food safety certifications after tenure is achieved.

3. Mentorship from experienced food safety professionals who have over 30 years of organic audits, decades of Kosher audits, and 15+ years of BRC audits most recently maintaining AA or AA+ rated status over the last 5+ years.

4. Opportunity for internal advancement both in technical knowledge and people management.

5. Work life balance: 40-hour work weeks with regular schedule. Nights and weekends rarely necessary unless prepping for a major audit. Paid vacation, paid holidays, SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with company match, Health Insurance.

6. Beautiful, rural location that’s still within 30-45 minutes of Burlington, Chapel Hill, Siler City, Pittsboro, Graham, Greensboro, and Durham.

7. Company culture based on merit and contribution regardless any other factor. We want the best ideas put into practice no matter where they come from and we are listening!

Commitment to Diversity: Lindley Mills is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as: age, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or religion. We believe in a merit-based work and reward system. We know that different experiences and viewpoints, when brough together constructively as a team, can improve business outcomes and product or service offerings for our customers.

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