Director of Quality Assurance

Pacific Cheese

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About The Position

This Corporate QA position is responsible as the subject matter expert for cheese products with emphasis on primary manufacturing and product conversion and will lead the development and implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Program. This position will provide back-up to support the Corporate QA team during an emergency.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adhere to aggressive deadlines and work with minimal direct supervision.
Excellent English written communication and organizational skills
A track record of attention to detail, intrinsic motivation and learning ability.
Ability to interpret customer requirements and advise Sales, Marketing, Product Development, QA, etc. through clear communication.
MS in Dairy/Food Science, Nutrition, or a closely related field (PhD Desirable).
10-15+ years’ experience in the cheese & dairy industry, primarily in a manufacturing, product quality, product development or regulatory compliance position.
Experience working with and current knowledge of USDA/FDA/ORGANIC Regulations as they pertain to labeling, standards of identity, allergens, food safety and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

PhD Desirable

Responsibilities

Provide technical cheese manufacturing and product quality guidance to conversion plant personnel, customers, and sales staff.
Champion department initiatives and act as a subject matter expert in applicable technologies, policies, programs, and systems management.
Develop, Lead and Inspire Sustainability Innovation across the organization ensuring alignment with the Pacific Cheese vision and strategy.
Utilize extensive knowledge in Dairy Science and Manufacturing to inform and stay abreast of innovative strategies and processes.
Assist the QA department by way of cross-training on tasks related to product quality/safety and audit compliance.
Provide cheese evaluation and testing expertise during troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects.
Interpret technical product inquiries when requested and provide timely advice as may be appropriate.
Research Dairy Industry Regulatory and Key Customer Sustainability initiatives and brief the management team when action is required to maintain compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.