Quality Technician Lead

Company: Milo's Tea Company
Location: Bessemer
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewCOMPANY OVERVIEWMilo's Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That's why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.Being a part of the Milo's TEAm, you'll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they're doing.And as a "People First" company, Milo's is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:
  • Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles
  • 100% employer paid medical premium for our associates and their families
  • Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
  • 401K with a company match
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
  • Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources
  • A robust parental leave program
  • Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need
  • Associate Assistance Program
  • Paid volunteer timePOSITION SUMMARYThe Lead Quality Technician provides administrative support to Leadership involving quality assurance compliance regulatory requirements; conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation including generating reports, scheduling, inspection tracking, typing correspondence, and answering general telephone inquiries.RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Work with the ERP system or other software, in support of receiving, inventory, cycle counting and developing electronic laboratory records.
    • Manage and maintain the raw material and finished product records to ensure compliance with lot numbers, traceability and company policy.
    • Ensure appropriate security and accessibility of documents for regulatory inspections.
    • Assist in the development of testing schedules and with the implementation & execution of electronic quality record keeping (Infinity).
    • Provide administrative support with SQF Records, plant inspections, regulatory and third-party audits as well as laboratory reports and programs.
    • Work interactively with multiple departments to ensure raw materials are approved efficiently.
    • Review the daily schedule, to assist in the coordination of Quality Assurance activities.
    • Communicate quality and compliance deficiencies to QA management.
    • Be knowledgeable and follow all Quality Assurance guidelines and other regulatory requirements, and assist with the GMP administration of the same throughout the facility.
    • Save files and documents in accordance with Document Retention Policies.
    • Assist in training of facility personnel (Food Safety, HACCP, etc).
    • Perform additional duties as directed by department management.
    • Obtain samples pursuant to QA Manual, for bacteria plating and daily quality checks as needed.
    • Work following the "Daily Lab Checklist" per the QA Manual and assist in the collection of data for verification.
    • Assist in monitoring compliance with and administering GMP and SQF requirements.
    • Assist with ensuring proper administration of all Critical Control and Quality Check Points.
    • Assist with the receipt of raw ingredients and sampling, testing or reviewing as outlined in the QA Manual.
    • Assist with monitoring for FIFO and communicate any concerns to the QA Manager.
    • Assist with determining extra assignments for housekeeping and sanitation upkeep of the facility and communicate finding to department management.
    • Assist with testing and documenting of weights, volumes, colors, brix, codes, packages integrity, and other routine information testing as required by the Daily Lab Checklist or the QA Manual.
    • Own and lead program performance of environmental testing of air, water, listeria as needed according to the Lab Schedules.
    • Be proficient in plating product samples for TC, TPC and Y & M as outlined in the QA Manual.
    • Serve as backup SQF Practitioner to the Quality Manager.
    • This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.
    • Uphold and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
    • Invest in and is an example of Milo's Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.QUALIFICATIONS
      • All applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Food Science, or Chemistry and/or two to four years of Quality experience.
      • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and MS Office Suite.
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