Quality Supervisor

Land O'Lakes • Willmar, MN

9d • $69,040 - $103,560

About The Position

Quality Supervisor This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. As Quality & Safety Program Supervisor you will be given the opportunity to be the facility head of all of our quality and safety programs to include but not limited to Land O’ Lakes EH&S Standards, Land O’ Lakes Quality Standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations, all of which to be done to ensure safe animal feed is produced in a safe manufacturing environment. You will provide coaching and training on quality & EH&S standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations as well as state and federal requirements and other regulatory initiatives. You will also help and at times lead production scheduling, ingredient inventory management, continuous improvement projects, root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues. In addition, this role will be expected to back up the Production Supervisor, as well as implement key EH&S and Quality programs and corporate initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience
• Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change at all levels
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships
• Strong communication/interpersonal/training/coaching skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis, risk assessments and customer awareness
• Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Skills

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Safety or QA related field
• 3+ years working a QA role, EH&S related role or manufacturing supervisory role
• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies
• ERP Experience, JDE preferred

Responsibilities

• Facility head of all quality and safety programs
• Provide coaching and training on quality & EH&S standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations as well as state and federal requirements and other regulatory initiatives
• Help and at times lead production scheduling, ingredient inventory management, continuous improvement projects, root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues
• Back up the Production Supervisor
• Implement key EH&S and Quality programs and corporate initiatives

Benefits

• Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources.
• Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees