QA Documentation Lead - Dairy Quality & Compliance

Valley Milk; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Milk, LLC in Turlock, CA, is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Document Control Specialist to develop and review quality documents, SOPs, HACCP and SQF policies, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

You will maintain a robust document control system, perform audits, train staff, and collaborate with QA, production and maintenance to drive continuous improvement and high-accuracy documentation in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., food science, quality management, microbiology) or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in quality assurance and document control within the dairy manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements for food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with document management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in ERP or OEE software is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an extremely high accuracy level required.
• Willing to work collaboratively in multifunctional team

Responsibilities

• Develop and review quality assurance documents, including SOPs, quality control procedures, HACCP documentation, SQF policies, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation aligns with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Backup SQF practitioner.
• Establish and maintain a robust document control system for quality assurance documents.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and internal procedures.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations, standards, and guidelines related to dairy manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Ensure all quality-related documents adhere to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality assurance processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement enhancements and ensure efficiency in quality control procedures.
• Provide training to staff on quality assurance protocols, policies such as HACCP or SQF, and procedures.
• Assist in the development of training materials to enhance understanding and adherence to quality standards.
• Work closely with quality control, production, maintenance teams to gather information for document creation and revisions.
• Foster effective communication channels to promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Detail Oriented

Learning Orientation

Problem Solving/Analysis

Teamwork Orientation

Technical Capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP software

OEE software

Job description

Valley Milk, LLC in Turlock, CA, is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Document Control Specialist to develop and review quality documents, SOPs, HACCP and SQF policies, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

You will maintain a robust document control system, perform audits, train staff, and collaborate with QA, production and maintenance to drive continuous improvement and high-accuracy documentation in a fast-paced dairy environment.