Quality Assurance Supervisor- Night Shift

Darigold is known for delivering fresh, high-quality, value-added dairy products globally and providing customer-driven solutions. As the 5th largest dairy Co-Op in the U.S., we produce over 10 billion pounds of milk annually and have been committed to unsurpassed quality since 1918.

About the role

The QA Supervisor administers corporate policies and procedures related to quality and food safety, working with the Quality Assurance Manager to supervise, monitor, and develop quality systems and processes.

Schedule

Monday through Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Thursday: 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Responsibilities

• Able to perform all quality and food safety related testing.
• Maintain documentation and records of all quality and food safety related testing.
• Daily review of Appendix N documentation and reporting.
• Daily review of laboratory quality data to ensure products meet specification.
• Conduct daily product evaluations with plant management and operators to ensure consistent quality.
• Daily review of processing and quality data collected by Operators.
• Track, trend, and report key quality measures.
• Complete and maintain vitamin fortification program and records.
• Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results.
• Maintain and review COA’s from ingredient vendors.
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department.
• Participation in the plant HACCP program.
• Maintenance of plant Allergen Control Program.
• Customer complaint investigation and resolution.
• Third party audit review and response.
• Assist as needed during audits.
• Troubleshoot plant quality issues.
• Special projects.
• Plant quality and food safety related training.
• Conduct regular self-audits of plant.
• Assist with regulatory compliance.
• Assist QA Manager with managing quality programs in the plant.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to facilitate implementation of corporate quality systems in a positive and proactive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others, as well as operate independently as required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Goal-oriented and results-driven.
• Strong technical skills.
• Organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dairy or Food Quality Assurance is a plus.
• Preference given to those with a B.S. Degree in Food/Dairy Science, Microbiology, or an associated discipline.
• Experience in food plant sanitation.

Benefits

Darigold offers an excellent Total Compensation Package and unique perks within the industry.