Dairy Farmers of America · 1 day ago
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expDairy Farmers of America is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA operations at their Rockford Plant. The role involves guiding quality assurance throughout production, championing food safety, and inspiring teams to maintain high standards.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Complete required quality record review, such as laboratory documentation, CCP, PC, and other documentation
Write, review, and implement quality assurance procedures
Recommend modifications or upgrades to testing procedures or equipment. Coordinate the procurement of items required for the lab
Assist the quality manager and partner with operations with the pathogen environmental monitoring (PEM) program, including oversight of the swabbing program, investigation/corrective actions, and mitigation activities
Provide regular training, instruction, and guidance to employees on matters of food safety, quality, and compliance
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities, and partner with all facility functions to resolve persistent challenges while supporting the implementation of new procedures or processes
Support customer, regulatory, and third-party quality and food safety audits
Investigate, find solutions, and implement remedies to quality issues and customer complaints
Support and maintain existing certifications (e.g., SQF, Kosher, Halal, Organic)
Supervise hourly employees’ activities to meet or exceed the standards and specifications established by quality assurance and the organization
Ensure all process, product, or infrastructure changes are understood by employees in a timely fashion
Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training, and establishing expectations
Develop and implement material standards with appropriate control and inspection procedures to improve product quality and reduce rework/downtime
Maintain close surveillance over inspection/testing procedures and corresponding results to ensure the finished product is food-safe and meets customer expectations
Support the analysis of quality data to assess product performance and utilize statistical process control (SPC) tools to identify and react to unfavorable trends
Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience in a quality department with knowledge and experience in labs and sanitation departments
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
Ability to calibrate a variety of testing equipment
Strong computer proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments typical of dairy production, including areas as cold as 32°F
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in food science, biological sciences, or related field preferred. Will consider a minimum of 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
Dairy experience is preferred, seeking a candidate with work experience in the food and beverage industry
Certification and/or license - PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred; may be required during the course of employment
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
401 (k) with company contribution
Paid vacations and holidays
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Work for dairy farm families
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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