Summary In this exciting role, you will be a hands-on supervisor responsible for a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes providing work direction to the Quality Assurance Technicians and Leads. The Supervisor will also help to develop, implement, and lead plant quality initiatives. Schedule: 5:00 am - 5:30 pmResponsibilities Responsible for QA leads and technicians in monitoring and testing a wide variety of ingredients and finished product; and scheduling, training, and performanceSupervise 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 standardsEnsure all analytical methods used in the laboratories are current and as per Standard Methods, as requiredCoordinate plant and laboratory equipment calibration and certification programsEnsure compliance to state, federal, and local regulations including personnel and milk plant licensingEnsure proper records maintenance and information analysis.Word efficiently and professionally with other plant groupsEnsure additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standardsMaintain lab supply levels and place orders to ensure proper inventory levelsEnsure plant SOPs are current and aligned with their associated analytical methodsPresent updates to upper management on status of the Quality Department or quality issuesFollow Chobani Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing PracticesComplete other tasks as neededRequirements Bachelor's degree in food science or related field preferredMinimum of 3+ years of quality assurance or quality control experience within a food safety environmentMinimum of 2+ years of relevant experience supervisingAbility to successfully manage multiple projectsWork independently and in a team, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be attentive to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbout Us Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. For more information, please visit and or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.Compensation Range: $68,000.00 - $103,000.00, plus bonus.
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