Quality Assurance Lead

The Quality Lead is responsible for daily supervision of the Quality Lab operations for the Alliance One North America. Assists in directing hourly team members in the Quality Department, providing leadership and guidance to ensure in-process and finished product meet customer expectations. The role will assist in supervising collecting, testing, analyzing and reporting of product samples according to established procedures for processing shift. In carrying out these responsibilities, this role will liaise with production, shipping personnel and general management, keeping each area informed and up to date with all quality issues.

• Provides a leadership role and supervises the daily lab routine.
• Responsible for guiding the Quality team towards achieving plant KPI’s
• Collects and test product based on customer and company methods and procedures.
• Compiles all test data accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintains appropriate staff and safety practices in area
• Promotes good housekeeping and safety practices in area
• Ensures compliance with Company Rules and Regulations
• Ensures equipment is working properly and well maintained
• Maintaining of Calibration Records
• Data entry in computer system and generate reports
• Prepares samples according to the established procedures
• Prepare samples according to established procedures
• Perform special processing line or product tests as necessary
• Supervise hourly staff during assigned shift
• Hourly time keeping

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• Minimum High School diploma – College degree preferred
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred
• 2-3 years' experience in a lab environment preferred
• 1-2 years' experience in tobacco leaf processing preferred