Quality Assurance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Land O'Lakes•Spencer, WI

7d•$70,800 - $106,200

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Supervisor establishes, supervises, administers, and monitors quality assurance programs to ensure policies, procedures, specifications, HACCP, EQMS, BRC standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently followed. The role helps oversee the laboratory and lab technicians and supports management teams in maintaining the quality system. It also involves inspecting the facility for quality issues, employee safety, and work habits, and communicating improvement needs to management and frontline employees. This is a second-shift role, typically Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., with weekends and overtime as needed. The salary range is $70,800–$106,200; in most cases, candidates can expect an offer near the middle of the range.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience in a food or dairy manufacturing/processing environment, or related skills and experience.
Working knowledge of driving process improvements, Lean practices, continuous improvement, or acting as a change agent.
Knowledge of FSMA, regulatory requirements, and HACCP.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
Integrity and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and regulatory agencies.
Self-starter with initiative to complete projects under general direction.
Technical knowledge of risk assessments, microbiology principles, and food safety control measures.
Understanding and broad application of principles related to manufacturing control plans and industry standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality audits, including FSMA, regulatory, and customer audits.
Manufacturing sanitation knowledge or experience.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
At least 2 years of proven leadership experience, including managing people and employee development.
Candidates in Land O’Lakes rotational programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor quality procedures in assigned departments to ensure policies, procedures, HACCP, Helix, Land O’Lakes EQMS, BRC, and regulatory requirements are followed.
Work cross-functionally to address quality issues and achieve plant quality objectives.
Help identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions for food safety and quality events.
Use continuous improvement methods, including fishbone diagrams, cause map analysis, and 5 Why processes.
Conduct internal audits of processes, building infrastructure, and the Land O’Lakes Enterprise Quality Management System.
Lead HACCP changes and reviews, collaborate with corporate on HACCP modifications, and maintain flow diagrams and hazard analyses.
Recognize when program changes are needed based on FSMA, EQMS, and BRC standards.
Apply knowledge of risk assessments, microbiology principles, and food safety control measures.
Create and maintain quality-related training throughout the plant.
Support production and perform special projects as assigned.
Conduct internal facility inspections for quality issues, employee safety, and work habits, and communicate improvement needs to management and frontline workers.
Help oversee the laboratory and lab technicians and support maintenance of the quality system.