Multi-Site Dairy Quality Leader — 50% Travel

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a senior Quality Leader to guide plant quality teams across multiple dairy manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with QMS, regulatory and customer food safety requirements. The role involves leading root-cause analysis, CAPA plans, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires approximately 50% travel and must be located out of Arden Hills, MN, with partnership across R&D, Regulatory, and Operations to maintain a culture of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in production, quality assurance or sanitation within food or pharmaceutical industries.
• 5 years of progressive leadership roles in plant quality or corporate quality.
• Experience with HACCP, GFSI certification, QA standards, food lab testing and SPC.
• PCQI certification or ability to obtain it.
• CQE/LEAN/Six Sigma certification and/or experience preferred.
• Experience managing quality for multiple sites preferred.
• Experience in dairy processes and sanitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide plants to monitor and analyze product safety and quality data including customer complaints and audit results.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA plans for quality issues and verify CAPA closures.
• Advise on product disposition and report quality metrics to cross-functional leaders.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding of quality staff and plant training.
• Support customer and regulatory audits and inspections as needed.
• Coach plant quality teams and collaborate with cross-functional experts to strengthen QMS programs.
• Coordinate with R&D, Regulatory, and Operations on product specs and new processes.

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a senior Quality Leader to guide plant quality teams across multiple dairy manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with QMS, regulatory and customer food safety requirements. The role involves leading root-cause analysis, CAPA plans, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires approximately 50% travel and must be located out of Arden Hills, MN, with partnership across R&D, Regulatory, and Operations to maintain a culture of quality and safety.