Quality Lead at PPC Flex

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe’re Hiring: Quality Lead – Rome, Georgia Facility Join our team and lead quality excellence at our Rome facility!Compensation:$24.00–$29/hour, depending on experience Day shift with flexibility to support off-shifts$1,500 sign-on bonus (paid in two installments) We're looking for a Quality Lead with a passion for continuous improvement, SQF compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you'll oversee Quality Technicians, drive process improvement, support customer complaint resolution, and ensure the highest product standards across all shifts.Position SummaryAs the Quality Lead, you will serve as a key quality advocate and partner across operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement teams. You'll ensure that our products meet safety and quality standards, champion SQF compliance, and support a strong culture of ownership and collaboration. This hands-on leadership role requires coordination across all shifts, direct oversight of Quality Technicians, and the agility to respond quickly to quality challenges.What You’ll Be Responsible For???? LeadershipSet the tone for quality excellence—lead by example.Foster open communication and team development across functions.Effectively prioritize tasks to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.???? Quality OversightSupervise daily quality operations and provide direct support to Technicians.Conduct audits and manage disposition areas (Quality Hold, DMR, G aisle).Track KPIs, ensure timely reporting, and mitigate risks.???? Training & SystemsLead Quality Technician training programs and operator education on procedures.Oversee customer return processes and maintain complaint records.Own the quality portion of the Trial Review process.???? SQF & ComplianceSupport and maintain SQF, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.Coordinate vendor services (calibrations, pest control, etc.).Manage sanitation compliance across all shifts.Support SQF compliance through audits, HACCP plan management, testing, challenges, verifications, and validations. Maintain SQF compliance documentation. Act as main point of contact for calibrations, pest control, and other vendors as requiredDirect and track sanitation and cleaning compliance for PPC and contracted employees???? Projects & InvestigationsDrive improvement initiatives using CAPA and RCA methodologies.Support investigations and act as the quality liaison for both internal and external stakeholders.Serve as the Quality Manager backup as needed. What You Bring✅5+ years in a quality role (industrial setting)✅ 2+ years of leadership experience✅ Strong knowledge of quality systems & audits✅ GFSI/SQF experience preferred✅Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment. Proficiency in quality management systems, including knowledge of quality processes, tests development and improvement, and basic statistic✅ Ability to work flexible shifts as coverage and training✅ Ability to perform physical duties on the production floorWhy You’ll Love It Here???? Impactful leadership role???? Supportive, collaborative culture???? Real growth opportunitiesApply Today!If you're ready to grow with a company that values your effort and dedication, we want to hear from you. Join PPC Flex and take the next step in your manufacturing career!1st shift40