Sr Quality Assurance Supervisor

Land O'Lakes•Spencer, WI

About The Position

The Sr 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 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 front-line staff. This position typically works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., with weekends and overtime as 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.
Initiative to complete projects under general direction.
Technical knowledge of risk assessments, microbiology principles, and food safety control measures.
Broad understanding and application of principles related to manufacturing control plans and industry standards.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of proven leadership experience, including managing people and employee development.
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.
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.
Drive HACCP changes and reviews; work 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.
Create and maintain quality-related training across the plant.
Support production and complete special projects as assigned.
Conduct facility inspections for quality issues, employee safety, and work habits, and communicate improvement needs to management and front-line workers.
Help oversee the laboratory and lab technicians and assist management teams in maintaining the quality system.