QA Supervisor

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Idaho is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to assist QA Managers in meeting GMP, GSP, and regulatory requirements. You will inspect and audit operations, support customer and regulatory inspections, and help drive quality and service across the plant.

The role requires 2–3 years in quality control/assurance, 2+ years in management, and a bachelor’s in Food, Dairy, or Natural Science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Dairy, or Natural Science from a four-year college/university preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in both Quality Control and Quality Assurance; 2+ years in management.
• Specialized knowledge: HACCP, ISO quality management systems; USDA/FDA familiarity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintains QA objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Oversees insect and rodent prevention programs and follow up with plant sanitation.
• Informs all essential personnel on new/changing regulations related to the Quality Control function within responsibility.
• Cooperates with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of plant’s rules and regulations and encourages quality personnel performance.
• Identifies strengths and/or weaknesses of the employees and demonstrates the ability to train and coach to strengthen weaknesses and utilize strengths.
• Performs administrative managerial duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner (phone calls, voicemail, paperwork, meetings).
• Works to facilitate the exchange of data between various departments and QA employees to ensure quality compliance is met.
• Maintains open communication with all employees and managers; actively seeks ways to improve employee relations.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly observations and submits written monthly plant inspections with conditions needing improvement to plant management.
• Communicates results to production, packaging, and managers when discrepancies arise and offers solutions.

Skills

QA management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food, Dairy, or Natural Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor. The Quality Assurance Supervisor assists the QA Managers to ensure compliance with both Lactalis and regulatory requirements. Responsible for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs), quality of conformity, and quality of services. Inspect and audit the operation in all phases of quality performance. Will assist the plant during inspections and audits with customers, third party, and regulatory agencies.

Description

• Shift Times: 2:00 pm to 1:00 am

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Maintains QA objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Oversees insect and rodent prevention programs and follow up with plant sanitation.
• Informs all essential personnel on new/changing regulations related to the Quality Control function within responsibility.
• Cooperates with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of plant’s rules and regulations and encourages quality personnel performance.
• Identifies strengths and/or weaknesses of the employees and demonstrates the ability to train and coach to strengthen weaknesses and utilize strengths.
• Performs administrative managerial duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner (phone calls, voicemail, paperwork, meetings).
• Works to facilitate the exchange of data between various departments and QA employees to ensure quality compliance is met.
• Maintains open communication with all employees and managers; actively seeks ways to improve employee relations.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly observations and submits written monthly plant inspections with conditions needing improvement to plant management.
• Communicates results to production, packaging, and managers when discrepancies arise and offers solutions.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Dairy, or Natural Science from a four-year college/university preferred.

Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience in both Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• 2+ Years Management.

Specialized Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Proficient; Work, Excel, Outlook
• ISO quality management systems.
• HACCP
• Statistical process regarding regulatory agencies, i.e., USDA, FDA, etc.

Skills / Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work well with others.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.