Responsible for QA leads and technicians in monitoring and testing a wide variety of ingredients and finished product
Supervise microbiology laboratories and analyze and interpret results while maintaining lab safety and Good Lab Practices (GLP)
Maintain systems for checking and verifying process compliance, including SPC, HACCP, Quality Systems, Formula Control, etc.
Implement programs, communicate effectively, anticipate and react to problems to minimize product loss or deviations from established standards
Ensure all analytical methods used in the laboratories are current and as per Standard Methods
Coordinate plant and laboratory equipment calibration and certification programs
Ensure compliance to state, federal, and local regulations including personnel and milk plant licensing
Ensure proper records maintenance and information analysis
Work efficiently and professionally with other plant groups
Maintain lab supply levels and place orders to ensure proper inventory levels
Ensure plant SOPs are current and aligned with their associated analytical methods
Present updates to upper management on status of the Quality Department or quality issues
Complete other tasks as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food science or related field preferred
Minimum of 3+ years of quality assurance or quality control experience within a food safety environment
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience supervising
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects
Work independently and in a team, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be attentive to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access (certain locations)
Monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
Paid volunteer time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assurancequality controlmicrobiologyanalytical methodsprocess complianceSPCHACCPGood Lab Practicesrecords maintenanceinventory management

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingproject managementattention to detailteamworkindependencesupervisory skillsprofessionalismadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in food sciencefood safety certificationsGLP certificationHACCP certificationquality assurance certificationsquality control certificationsmicrobiology certificationsISO certificationsstate licensingfederal licensing