Manufacturing QA Coordinator

About the role

The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7am - 3:30pm. Candidate must be open to work swing and graveshifts when necessary for audits and training, and to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations, including PMO standards and state-specific requirements.
• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs on dairy regulatory requirements tailored to various roles: production staff, lab technicians, supervisors, and plant managers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR) to identify root causes of non-compliance and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of audit findings, training sessions, and compliance activities.
• Prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Analyze audit trends and compliance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.
• 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of dairy industry regulations, including PMO, FDA, and state-level requirements.
• Prior experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs within dairy or food manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively train and engage diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and audit software is a plus.