Lead ICQA B Shift

About this role

Your Opportunity as an ICQA Lead

Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately complete assigned duties, and maintain company standards. Duties include leading a small team, managing daily workload, communicating with all levels of personnel, reacting quickly to quality or inventory issues, auditing, monitoring/reporting teams' activities, and using forklift/high reach equipment. Monitor and handle materials safely in adherence to all company policies and procedures. Location: Edgerton, KS

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site,

Pay: $ 27.26hr.

JOB SUMMARY:    

T his position   is responsible for   assisting   the Supervisor in coordinating the daily responsibilities of the department and ensuring they are completed accurately and on time. The role requires effective communication of   management   instructions to all team members on the assigned shift. The individual must be a motivated self‑starter with the ability to problem‑solve and work collaboratively with multiple departments to reach shared solutions.   This position is also accountable for the operation, oversight, and compliance of quality and inventory functions while   maintaining   a safe work environment and enforcing   JMS   policies and procedures. Responsibilities include performing physical and visual inspections of product and systems, as well as managing daily quality and inventory activities within the Distribution Center.   Duties include accurately documenting and calculating results, taking corrective   action,   when necessary (such as notifying   appropriate personnel ,   identifying   and isolating non‑conforming product), and reporting results to management. The role also ensures consistent product handling throughout the facility through inventory counts, auditing product for accuracy, quality, and potential damage, and   maintaining   accurate   inventory records. Additionally, the position   is responsible for   reconciling inventory discrepancies and alerting leadership to irregularities or potential operational roadblocks.   Further responsibilities include   identifying , segregating, and   monitoring of   quality holds once communicated to the Distribution Center, as well as   quality and   inventory of   discrepancy issues.   Routine reporting includes daily and weekly deliverables for ICQA Supervisors, such as the   end of shift reporting, DC error   log,   rework   man‑hour reporting, GREF zone issues,   and cycle count metrics.   Additional   assignments may be   assigned   as needed.   All team members   are responsible for   safety—this includes , but   is   not limited to, adhering to personal safety practices and   maintaining   food‑safety standards.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Supervise and   assist   all ICQA personnel with daily tasks.   

• Complete daily log sheets, communicate effectively, and proactively recognize and report quality and inventory concerns.   

• Actively support daily DC operations to ensure maximum efficiency, product quality, capacity, and accuracy.   

• Examine product contents and compare them with records (manifests, orders, etc.) to verify accuracy.   

• Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail .     

• Support and adhere to all company personnel and food safety programs, policies, procedures, and inventory standards.   

• Follow all company safety, food safety, attendance, and GMP policies.   

• Fill in for absent team members as needed.   

• Assist the Supervisor in all areas of departmental operations.   

• Confer and correspond with facility representatives to resolve issues related to   damages , shortages, and   nonconformance   to specifications.   

• Perform cycle counts of physical inventory,   monitor   active inventory concerns, and report discrepancies to the Supervisor.   

• Ensure proper, efficient, and   accurate   application of all company procedures related to quality and inventory management.   

• Prepare, review, analyze, and present reports to help   identify   trends or potential issues in quality and inventory performance.   

• Assist   in training assigned associates.   

• Operate a forklift safely and promote a safe, compliant work environment.   

• Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail.  

Minimum Qualifications   and Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED   required .   

• Self-starter   with the ability to stay on task and complete assignments   in a timely manner   without direct supervision.   

• Ensure delivery of quality products and services through continuous monitoring and adherence to company standards and operating procedures.   

• Demonstrate   strong communication   skills, the ability to work well with others, and a positive attitude.   

• Highly organized and   task oriented .   

• Ability to follow procedures accurately and   in a timely manner   to support company   objectives .   

• Strong logic and reasoning skills to   identify   root causes and communicate potential solutions to leadership.   

• Highly professional in conduct and communication.   

• Must   possess   the necessary skills to complete   the required   Smucker documentation.   

• Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.   

• Strong math and organizational skills.   

• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.   

• Ability to function effectively under stress.   

• Flexibility to work where and when needed based on operational demands.   

• Must   pass the forklift written test and driving skills test within two weeks of hire.   

• Must be able to read and write basic English for workplace communication.  

Additional   skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

• Minimum of 6   months experience   in quality   or   inventory   in Food manufacturing or   another   high-volume environme

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