Quality Control Laboratory Lead Job Listing at Kelly Services in Willingboro, NJ (Job ID US3579003_BH9882806)

Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Lead
Location: Willingboro NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lead to oversee and manage all aspects of the QA process. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to grow within an established, collaborative organization in the food ingredients industry. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage quality control efforts for incoming raw materials, in-process production, finished goods, and packaging.
• Conduct weekly facility audits, GMP inspections, and operational assessments to ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and implement quality systems and SOPs in compliance with SQF standardsFood Safety Plans as needed.
• Define laboratory testing requirements and ensure consistent adherence.
• Review microbiological and analytical test results to verify compliance with product specifications and authorize QC release.
• Perform laboratory testing on raw materials and finished goods when required.
• Review and update Product Specification Sheets annually.
• Participate in customer audits, third-party audits, and other external inspections.
• Manage and respond to customer requests for quality documentation.
• Oversee the vendor approval process, ensuring current certifications and quality documentation are maintained.
• Maintain all relevant quality certifications.
• Lead internal investigations related to quality issues and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the Food Ingredients or Food Manufacturing Industry.
• PCQI certification preferred but not required.
• Certified SQF Practitioner required.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Proficient in managing quality systems and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• A team-oriented mindset, open to collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Food Science, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career growth opportunities within a supportive team environment

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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