Quality Systems Specialist

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Lincoln, WI

About The Position

Ornua is actively seeking a Food Safety & Quality Systems Specialist to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening our Quality Management Systems, supporting regulatory compliance, and advancing food safety and quality performance across our manufacturing operations. As our Food Safety & Quality Systems Specialist, you will play an essential role in supporting Ornua’s food safety culture and ensuring our facilities maintain the highest standards of regulatory and certification compliance. You will help drive the effectiveness of our BRC-certified Quality Management System, support internal and third-party audit readiness, and maintain the documentation and processes that ensure safe, high-quality dairy products reach our customers. Your work will directly support operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the integrity of our food safety programs. You bring a strong foundation in food safety and quality systems within a manufacturing environment, along with a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing documentation, audits, and compliance programs that support regulatory and certification requirements. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen food safety programs, support training initiatives, and drive accountability across plant operations. Your analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to translate standards into practical processes help ensure consistency and operational success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or technical support role within Food Safety & Quality
Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, dairy regulations)
Experience supporting or maintaining Quality Management Systems and audit readiness
Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation management skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 20–40% as needed