Quality Assurance Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role where quality isn’t just a standard—it’s a shared passion. At our Rockford Plant, home to our exceptional cultured products, we’re searching for a dedicated Quality Assurance Supervisor ready to make an impact from day one. As a key leader on-site, you’ll guide QA operations through every stage of production, champion food safety, and inspire teams to uphold excellence in everything they do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, lead with intention, and bring a proactive approach to continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of quality at our facility. Let’s build something great together.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in food science, biological sciences, or related field preferred. Will consider a minimum of 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
2-5 years of experience in a quality department with knowledge and experience in labs and sanitation departments.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Ability to calibrate a variety of testing equipment.
Strong computer proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments typical of dairy production, including areas as cold as 32°F

Nice To Haves

Dairy experience is preferred, seeking a candidate with work experience in the food and beverage industry.
Certification and/or license – PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred; may be required during the course of employment.

Responsibilities

Complete required quality record review, such as laboratory documentation, CCP, PC, and other documentation.
Write, review, and implement quality assurance procedures.
Recommend modifications or upgrades to testing procedures or equipment.
Coordinate the procurement of items required for the lab.
Assist the quality manager and partner with operations with the pathogen environmental monitoring (PEM) program, including oversight of the swabbing program, investigation/corrective actions, and mitigation activities.
Provide regular training, instruction, and guidance to employees on matters of food safety, quality, and compliance
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities, and partner with all facility functions to resolve persistent challenges while supporting the implementation of new procedures or processes.
Support customer, regulatory, and third-party quality and food safety audits.
Investigate, find solutions, and implement remedies to quality issues and customer complaints
Support and maintain existing certifications (e.g., SQF, Kosher, Halal, Organic).
Supervise hourly employees’ activities to meet or exceed the standards and specifications established by quality assurance and the organization.
Ensure all process, product, or infrastructure changes are understood by employees in a timely fashion.
Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training, and establishing expectations.
Develop and implement material standards with appropriate control and inspection procedures to improve product quality and reduce rework/downtime.
Maintain close surveillance over inspection/testing procedures and corresponding results to ensure the finished product is food-safe and meets customer expectations.
Support the analysis of quality data to assess product performance and utilize statistical process control (SPC) tools to identify and react to unfavorable trends.
Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.