Dairy QA Lead for Quality & Compliance

California-Dairies,-Inc.-; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) in Fresno seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to uphold SQF, QA, GMP, and Safety programs, support HACCP, and investigate customer complaints. You will oversee hold and release of product, review microbiology results, maintain audit documents, calibrations, and master sanitation.

Requires a BS in Dairy or Food Science and 4 years leadership; proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to train staff and work weekends.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to provide training to employees through Power Point presentations.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
• College level verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computational skills required.
• Good math reasoning required.
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
• Ability to self-direct work to a timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the butter (Tipton, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock South) and powder hold and release program.
• Aid in the review of microbiology test results daily and investigate high counts.
• Aid in the review of plant documents and inspections to ensure procedures are followed.
• Aid in the inspection of dryers during down time and ensure forms are properly filled out.
• Aid in pre-inspections leading towards audits to ensure no infractions.
• Aid in new pre-start up inspections for major equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of audit-related forms and binders (daily/monthly inspections).
• Oversee daily equipment calibrations.
• Ensure SOPs for Micro, chemical, and procedures are followed.
• Ensure calibration of thermometers (daily/weekly) and NIST re-calibration (annually).
• Aid in master sanitation programs and CIP records review.
• Assist QA Manager with Appendix N program administration.
• Assist in inspection of finish powder and butter packages daily.
• Perform QA Manager tasks during vacations or leave.
• Follow safety rules and maintain positive attitude.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Training via PowerPoint

Flexible hours/weekends

Safety procedures

Judgement

Self-direction

Education

BS in Dairy or Food Science or related field

Equivalent education/experience (5 of last 10 years)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Publisher

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) in Fresno seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to uphold SQF, QA, GMP, and Safety programs, support HACCP, and investigate customer complaints. You will oversee hold and release of product, review microbiology results, maintain audit documents, calibrations, and master sanitation.

Requires a BS in Dairy or Food Science and 4 years leadership; proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to train staff and work weekends.