Quality Assurance Lead

The role

The Quality Assurance Lead supports daily food safety and quality activities at the Gruns Roanoke packaging facility. This role provides technical guidance to QA Technicians and ensures compliance with food safety requirements and internal procedures.

What you will do

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and on-the-job training to QA Technicians
• Review Packaging Batch Records and production documentation for accuracy and traceability
• Apply knowledge of Master Manufacturing Records to identify discrepancies
• Support development and implementation of MMRs and Packaging Batch Records
• Execute HACCP program requirements including hazard analysis and CCP monitoring
• Verify packaging and labeling against approved specifications
• Oversee routine in-process quality checks, inspections, and environmental monitoring
• Verify metal detector challenge tests and other equipment checks
• Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming materials and products
• Assist with incoming material inspections, sampling, and finished product inspection

Required qualifications

• Prior QA experience in food, dietary supplement, or regulated packaging/manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated ability to guide other QA personnel
• Hands-on experience reviewing executed batch records and working with Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs)
• Working knowledge of HACCP plans, CCP verification, monitoring records, and corrective actions
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 111, GMPs, and SQF or another GFSI-recognized food safety system
• Ability to interpret SOPs, product specifications, inspection criteria, and controlled quality documents
• Experience with sanitation/ATP verification, metal detection, labeling and packaging inspections, and nonconforming product controls
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic record systems
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and prioritize multiple activities
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to work overtime or alternate shifts when required

Nice to have

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Has participated in internal audits
• Brings GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) exposure

Benefits

• Annual raise program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Coverage for you and your family, company pays 75%
• Free Grüns

About the company

Grüns provides comprehensive nutrition through gummies formulated from 60 nutrient-dense and whole-food ingredients. The company aims to make foundational nutrition simple and convenient.