Sr Quality Assurance Supervisor

Land O'Lakes • Spencer, WI

6d • $81,200 - $121,800

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Supervisor establishes, supervises, administers, and monitors quality assurance programs to ensure that policies, procedures, specifications, HACCP, EQMS, BRC standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently followed. The role helps oversee the laboratory and laboratory technicians and supports management teams in maintaining the quality system. It also includes conducting internal facility inspections for quality issues, employee safety, and work habits, and communicating opportunities for improvement to management and frontline workers.

This position works second shift, Monday through Friday, typically from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends and overtime may be needed. The salary range is $81,200–$121,800; in most cases, candidates can expect an offer near the middle of the range.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 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 change management.
• 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.
• The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of proven leadership experience, including managing people and employee development.

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality procedures in assigned departments to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, HACCP, Helix, Land O’Lakes EQMS, BRC, and regulatory requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to address quality issues and achieve plant quality objectives.
• Support root-cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions for food safety and quality events.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and 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, coordinate 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 technical knowledge of risk assessments, microbiology principles, and food safety control measures.
• Apply principles related to manufacturing control plans and industry standards.
• Create and maintain plant-wide quality training.
• Support production and perform special projects as assigned.
• Conduct facility inspections for quality issues, employee safety, and work habits, and communicate improvement needs to management and frontline workers.
• Help oversee the laboratory and laboratory technicians and assist management teams with maintaining the quality system.

Benefits

• Broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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