Quality Assurance Lead - Dairy & Food Safety

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to supervise QA Technicians across all shifts, working with Production and Quality teams to ensure quality and food safety.

The role supports BRCGS and EQMS compliance and continuous improvement within Vermont Creamery’s Quality Assurance Team. Responsibilities include leading internal audits, managing CAPA, and driving corrective actions in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office, word processing, data entry and statistical analysis skills required.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations and analysis.
• Ability to conduct and interpret lab analysis.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the Quality Assurance Technicians including timecard approval.
• Dispositon non-conforming product and equipment in a timely manner in conjunction with QA Manager.
• Lead internal GMP audits and track audit findings.
• Lead consumer complaint investigations and trend them.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Data analysis

Lab analysis

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field

GFSI audit schemes experience

PCQI certification

HACCP certification

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to supervise QA Technicians across all shifts, working with Production and Quality teams to ensure quality and food safety.

The role supports BRCGS and EQMS compliance and continuous improvement within Vermont Creamery’s Quality Assurance Team. Responsibilities include leading internal audits, managing CAPA, and driving corrective actions in a fast-paced dairy environment.