Dairy Quality Assurance Auditor — Midwest Welfare & Compliance

Select Milk Producers; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers, a leading dairy cooperative, is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to support our Midwest dairy region. You will conduct audits, assess animal welfare, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing sustainability initiatives.

You will collaborate with dairy leadership, develop corrective actions, and provide training to staff. This role emphasizes animal welfare, continuous improvement, and practical, field-ready solutions across member dairies.

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, welfare, compliance, and sustainability.
• Conduct audits at member dairies, evaluate welfare standards, and provide reports with findings and recommendations.
• Use a consultative approach to identify improvements and work with leadership to develop practical solutions.
• Partner with dairy owners and managers to develop corrective action plans and implement improvements.
• Deliver training and educational support to dairy personnel as needed.
• Work as a collaborative team member, communicate schedules, document site visits, and share audit findings.
• Monitor implementation of welfare standards, quality programs, and corrective actions.
• Stay informed on research and best practices; recommend updates to standards and programs.
• Lead by example in a fast-paced environment and help develop dairy leadership for continuous improvement.

Skills

Spanish language

Job description

Select Milk Producers, a leading dairy cooperative, is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to support our Midwest dairy region. You will conduct audits, assess animal welfare, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing sustainability initiatives.

You will collaborate with dairy leadership, develop corrective actions, and provide training to staff. This role emphasizes animal welfare, continuous improvement, and practical, field-ready solutions across member dairies.