Teams at Minerva Dairy, Inc.

Leads quality systems, food safety, and quality assurance programs for third-party manufactured products. Manages audits, inspections, analytical and microbiological testing, quality holds, CAPA initiatives, product releases, training, documentation, environmental testing, and customer complaints. Oversees QA laboratory activities and supports compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, and USDA requirements.

Directs HR, safety, compliance, training, benefits, payroll, risk management, and organizational development for a food manufacturing facility. Oversees audit readiness for SQF, FDA, and ODA standards, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, unemployment hearings, employee training, IT vendors, technology budgets, and two direct reports. Partners with the CEO and management team to improve facility safety, quality, communication, and staff retention.

Operate butter production machinery, conduct quality checks including butterfat testing, perform equipment teardown and Clean-In-Place sanitation, validate hygiene with ATP swabs, follow GMP and safety protocols, and maintain production and cleaning records. The role works in a wet washdown environment, requires frequent lifting of 40–50 pounds, and may include weekends and overtime.