Quality Supervisor

Michigan Milk Producers Assoc • Ovid, MI

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About The Position

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has five member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultrafiltered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science required.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Food Safety and Regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience preferred.
• HACCP certified preferred
• SQF Practitioner preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the plant leadership team to ensure all quality programs and systems are implemented
• Manages the plant's internal auditing program by conducting GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas. Ensure Food Safety and Quality Systems meet or exceed Internal, 2nd and 3rd party audit requirements
• Complete audit reports, track and trend data
• Leads the Internal Quality Management Review process with the plant's staff
• Monthly quality management system review with the plant leadership team
• Leads the plant's quality Continuous Improvement efforts for quality KPI's (e.g., consumer complaint reduction, hold reduction, etc.)
• Appropriate documentation to support compliance to policies and procedures
• Act as SQF Coordinator for the Ovid Plant
• Owns the plant's Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) process and tracks all plant root cause failure analyses
• Defines best lab practices and provides guidance and adherence to quality policies
• Manage plant laboratory to include analysis and interpretation of results documentation
• Developing Ovid Plant procedures to comply with MMPA’s Quality Management System and associated policies
• Develops, adapts, and improves quality programs and procedures for the overall production activities of the plant including application of Quality Procedures changes
• Manages Food Safety Documents, SSOPs, HACCP plans, and other regulatory related documentation
• Manages quality training for all plant personnel
• Ensure standard work through development of work documentation and training to standards
• Participates in problem solving and serves as a technical resource for Quality initiatives
• Direct management of Lab Staff
• Ability to connect/influence local plant management and plant workforce
• Communication of ideas/technical information in a easily understandable way
• Assessment of risk and appropriate/timely communication of risk
• Function as a change agent and champion of cultural change Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

What This Job Offers

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