Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor

Lactalis LUSY • Casa Grande, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values— Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity . We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future From your PASSION to ours Lactalis U.S Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor in Casa Grande, AZ. The Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of dairy products within our yogurt manufacturing facility. This position involves overseeing the overnight operations of the quality assurance laboratory, managing a team of lab technicians and facility custodians, and implementing quality control processes to meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field.
• Previous experience in a quality assurance role within the diary manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Proficiency in laboratory testing methods and instrumentation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Detailed-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems.
• Regularly lift 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Full range of body motion.
• Close vision.
• Sensory evaluations.
• Manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification in food safety (e.g., SQF, HACCP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of lab technicians and custodians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing to verify product specifications and standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Stay updated on relevant food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory audits.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and while working within the department’s inventory budget.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Coordinate with other departments to prioritize testing needs and support production schedules.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and quality enhancements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality incidents.
• Provide ongoing training to lab staff on quality assurance protocols, testing methods, and safety procedures.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the laboratory team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one.
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level