Dairy Quality Assurance Auditor - Impact & Compliance

Select Milk Producers; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers (SMP) is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to support our Midwest dairy region. This role works with the Production Practices team to evaluate animal care and welfare, animal safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

The auditor will conduct audits at member dairies, produce comprehensive reports, develop corrective action plans, deliver training, and partner with dairy personnel to drive continuous improvement and responsible dairy production across

Qualifications

• Spanish language skills are highly valued and will enhance effectiveness when working with dairy personnel across diverse operations.
• Prior animal auditing experience and certifications are valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Practices team to develop, implement, and support programs related to animal care and welfare, employee development, worker safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, food safety, and antibiotic stewardship.
• Conduct audits at member dairies, evaluate animal welfare standards, and provide comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Utilize a consultative approach to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with dairy leadership and employees to develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Partner with dairy owners, managers, and employees to develop corrective action plans and implement improvements.
• Deliver training and educational support to dairy personnel as needed.
• Operate as a highly collaborative team member by communicating schedules and priorities, documenting site visits, maintaining accurate records, and sharing audit findings.
• Monitor implementation of animal welfare standards, quality programs, and corrective action plans.
• Stay informed of industry research, emerging technologies, and best practices, and recommend updates to existing standards and programs.
• Lead by example in a fast-paced and evolving environment while helping develop dairy leadership teams and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Auditing

Spanish language

Animal welfare

Job description

Select Milk Producers (SMP) is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to support our Midwest dairy region. This role works with the Production Practices team to evaluate animal care and welfare, animal safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

The auditor will conduct audits at member dairies, produce comprehensive reports, develop corrective action plans, deliver training, and partner with dairy personnel to drive continuous improvement and responsible dairy production across