Darigold is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quality Assurance Manager to join its Sunnyside, WA team. The Senior Quality Assurance Manager must possess the desire and ability to plan, organize, and direct quality assurance personnel and programs to assure that plant products conform to Darigold defined product quality standards, as well as Federal, State, and local standards of product identity, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

As a Quality Assurance team member, the Quality Manager will be a true strategic partner in the Operations Division. The Quality Manager’s role is to serve as a resource for plant management in testing, GMPs, sanitation, and quality program administration.

What you will do(other duties may be assigned):

• Monitors and reports plant sanitation efforts. Makes appropriate recommendations to management.
• Responsible for implementing and auditing in-plant quality programs including, but not limited to, GMPs, HACCP, weight control, master sanitation schedule, pest control, Appendix N, and sanitation. Makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assists in complying with regulatory requirements related to product safety and quality.
• Supervises the operation of the plant laboratory. Recommends proper staffing of QA personnel, the appropriate equipment needed, and calibration of plant laboratory.
• Ensures that proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold Corporate Quality Dept.
• Is responsible for shutting down any production line, rejecting any ingredient or packaging material, and stopping shipment of finished products in serious violation of company or regulatory requirements or standards. Has ultimate control over the release of products for sale.
• Provides management and Corporate Quality Personnel with regular and complete reports on all matters about quality issues and standards.
• Maintains a professional relationship with plant management, customers, and vendors.
• Works closely with vendors and customers on product quality reports and audits.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Works closely with the Plant Manager in other areas including, but not limited to, involvement in R & D projects and other projects and assignments as needed.
• Carries out additional assignments by the corporate Quality Director and Plant Manager.

What you will bring:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with all plant employees.
• Good technical understanding of manufactured dairy products.
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues in a manufacturing environment

What you will need:

• BS. in dairy, food science, or Science-related fields.
• 3 to 5 years combined experience in food/beverage quality control or sanitation with preference given to dairy.
• Complete understanding of computer-driven process controls for a dairy manufacturing facility and PC literacy.
• 3-5 years experience in a leadership position.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, 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:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Relocation benefits
• Community giving through matching donations
• Annual compensation range: $101,090-$138,997 (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 to race, 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.

Note:

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.