Quality Supervisor

Purpose:

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the team in areas of quality, safety, lab operations, and costs associated with the day-to-day activities of the laboratory in the milk plant.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor/manager.
• Ability to coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
• Perform administrative duties related to supervising the Quality teams in the primary and receiving laboratories, including scheduling, staffing, time approvals, etc.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• SQF support – Responsible for development, training, implementation, and compliance to the standard of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) standard, specific to laboratory and recordkeeping.
• Oversee and coordinate daily in-process and finished product quality microbiological and chemical testing.  Ensure data accuracy for reporting purposes.
• Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Provide lab technician training and oversight for daily lab practices and procedures.
• Provide supervisory coverage for the Quality lab team.
• Perform weekly lab supply inventories and order supplies, as needed and within the boundaries of annual budget.
• Provide leadership in maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and Safety Procedures throughout the plant.
• Provides support during all regulatory / 3rd party audits with regard to lab documents and recordkeeping.
• Weekend and nights will be required with some flexibility in schedule to accommodate the needs of the department and business which may include off-hour coverage in-person, phone, or email.

Other Required Responsibiities:

• Represent the Quality department on multi-department collaboration projects, as needs determine.
• Member of HACCP Team.
• Other quality department responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Maintain proficiency in lab and reporting methods and innovations.
• Provides back-up coverage in the absence of the Quality Manager.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required or 3 -5 years of relevant dairy or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience in dairy and/or food laboratory testing procedures preferred. Previous Lead or Supervisory experience a plus.
• Proficient in computer spreadsheet and word-processing programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to interpret and manipulate information generated.
• Knowledge of dairy and/or food laboratory testing methods.
• Detail oriented and team member with a strong, honest work ethic and an ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Ability to effectively interact with and provide instruction to QA laboratory and plant employees.
• Ability to write procedures and perform sound document management practices.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter.

Benefits:

• Bonus Eligible
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Cancer Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Leave
• Family Care Leave
• Free Milk
• Costco Membership Contribution
• Captive Shoe Program