Quality Assurance Management Trainee (Start June 2027)

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

ESOP from day one

8% 401(k) match + company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. in Monett, Missouri is offering a Quality Assurance Management Trainee Program to develop Food and Dairy Science graduates into QA leaders.

The 26–30 week program includes training on Food Safety, Quality Systems, and leadership. After completion, relocation to a Schreiber facility is required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food/Dairy Science or related field.
• Willingness to relocate to a U.S. production facility after program completion.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Proven leadership experience in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups.
• Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and SOPs to meet customer requirements.
• Review incidents and determine corrective actions for non-compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food/Dairy Science or related field

Job description

Job Category

Quality

Job Family

Food Safety & Quality

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Management Trainee Program provides Food Science and Dairy Science professionals a 26-to-30-week structured training program under the guidance of our Enterprise Quality and Food Safety team. You will be equipped with necessary technical and leadership skills to ensure a successful transition to your first QA management role upon completion of the program. This position will be located at our Monett, Missouri manufacturing plant. Upon completion of the program, you will relocate to one of our 15 production facilities in the U.S. based on business needs.

Relocation Benefits

• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles.

Key Areas for Training & Development

• Product 101
• Food Safety Systems
• Sanitation Auditing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Lab Management
• Supplier Management
• Quality Systems
• Project Management
• Green Belt training

What you’ll do

• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you will need to succeed

• Recently completed Bachelor's or Master's degree or upcoming graduate in Food/Dairy Science or related field.
• Required to relocate to one of our production facilities in the U.S. upon completion of the program.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Proven leadership experience in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make good business decisions quickly.
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
• When you join our employee‑owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.
• That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay.
• You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.

Ready to make a move

• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.

Childcare costs

• Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.

Earn extra money for taking care of yourself

• Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.

Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company

• Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.

Medical and Wellness Benefits

• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
• This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before.
• We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners.
• We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Benefits that support your whole life

• Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

For positions that require any amount of travel

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Work Authorization

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Company Overview

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer‑brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf‑stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture

We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day. Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.