Quality Manager

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, and the proper equipment needed and calibration of plant laboratory.
• Ensures that proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold Corporate Quality Dept.
• Has the responsibility to shut down any production line, reject any ingredient or packaging material, and stop shipment on any 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 pertaining to quality issues and standards.
• Maintains a professional working 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 made 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.

Nice to Have's

• B.S. in Dairy, Food Science, or Science related field.
• 3 to 5 years combined experience in dairy quality control, sanitation and/or production.
• Complete understanding of computer driven process controls for a dairy manufacturing facility.
• PC literate.

Benefits:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are 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 of paid paternal leave

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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. 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