Quality Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

At MAXX Performance, we are pioneers in microencapsulated specialty ingredients designed to support the nutritional needs of both humans and animals. Our innovative technology enhances the efficacy, stability, and usability of ingredients across multiple industries—including food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition.

Our mission is rooted in science, safety, and innovation, but our success is driven by people who are passionate about food quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Quality Lead to join our dynamic team at our Roanoke manufacturing facility. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, culturally aware, versatile, and passionate about food quality and safety.

The Quality Lead plays a key role in supporting the Quality Department to ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, and company policies.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of performance and integrity for food safety.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Food Safety

• Implement and uphold QA programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Conduct on-floor inspections and quality checks to maintain adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Prepare and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COA) and product specification sheets.
• Monitor, verify, and validate Critical Quality Control Points (CQCPs).
• Support sanitation activities to ensure all areas meet company hygiene and safety requirements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to product quality or contamination.
• Support laboratory testing, calibration, and equipment verification as part of daily QA operations.

Shipping, Warehouse & Logistics Support

Cross-Department Collaboration

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

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