Quality Assurance Supervisor

Darigold is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Supervisor to be a part of Darigold’s Rainier team. The Quality Control Supervisor’s role is to administer corporate policies and procedures as they relate to quality and food safety, in conjunction with the QC Manager through performance, supervision, monitoring and development of quality systems and processes. What You Will Do Perform records review, monitor compliance with specifications, methods, and procedures, GMP, HACCP, and food safety programs. Ensure compliance through sampling and testing of all relevant processes and materials. Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with WSDA, USDA, and FDA requirements. Provide technical support in the implementation of the Appendix N program, including training and correction of deficiencies. Conduct routine plant inspection to verify compliance with regulatory requirements from milk receiving to shipping of finished products. Environmental and sanitation monitoring by conducting and directing the associated programs. Supervise and conduct laboratory functions and operations in all facets of analytical testing and support for in-process and finished product analysis. Training and review of methodologies, SOPs, performance, and techniques of hourly employees. Implement and conduct routine laboratory calibrations of instruments to assure accuracy and repeatability of test results. Finished product evaluation to include packaging review and finished product integrity. Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are being met. Weights and measures verification to include scale checks and documentation. Metal detection and extraneous control verification by routine checks and document review to validate the efficacy of procedures. Ingredient / Raw materials review and inspection. Verify vendor compliance and monitor receipt, storage, and handling. Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning. Validate records and compliance to established parameters. Perform routine sanitation inspection and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing. Maintaining food safety and quality by reporting all food safety risks or quality issues to QA and plant management immediately, and holding all at-risk products for management review. What you Bring Must have 1+ years of experience in Dairy or Food Quality assurance with preference given to those with a B.S. Degree in Food/Dairy Science/Microbiology or an associated discipline. Experience in food plant sanitation. HACCP and/or PCQI certification would be a plus. Nice to Haves Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to facilitate the implementation of corporate quality systems positively and proactively. Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others, as well as the ability to operate independently as required. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Must be goal-oriented and result-driven Must have strong technical and organizational skills Benefits of Working at Darigold We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes: 401K with competitive employer matching Employer-paid life & disability coverage Paid time off and paid holidays 8 weeks (about 2 months) paid parental Leave Education assistance Employee assistance program Compensation range:

$78,000.00-$112,426.96

(individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills) Our Commitment to Diversity Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard torace, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish . Field2 QualificationsSkillsBehaviors

: Motivations

: Education Preferred

Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field. Experience Required 1 year: 1 year:Experience in Dairy or Food Quality assurance Preferred

HACCP and/or PCQI Certification Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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