Quality Assurance Manager Trainee

Mill Haven Foods LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Haven Foods LLC in Littlefield, TX seeks a Quality Assurance Manager Trainee to support QA programs and GMP compliance. The role includes following a comprehensive training plan, maintaining records, and working with plant management and regulatory personnel to uphold food safety standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field, with MS preferred, and the ability to travel up to 50% for auditing and training activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MS preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA/State/Federal dairy regulations.
• Experience with Preventive Controls and Risk analysis.
• Familiarity with SQF auditing and GFSI standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with plant management and regulatory personnel.
• Follow the training plan and develop staff.
• Attend industry conferences, trainings, and regulatory meetings.
• Maintain confidential records per company policy.
• Follow GMP and safety procedures on the production floor.
• Supervise and train staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training staff

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

GFSI auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

MS in Food Science or related field preferred

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager Trainee### Quality Assurance Manager TraineeApply: Littlefield, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102233Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.\"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.\"Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**• Communicates with plant management and regulatory personnel.• Follows the training plan developed.• Attend industry conferences, training courses, and regulatory meetings recommended by management.• Maintain all records and information in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.• Perform other duties as assigned by management. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**• Conduct and review job training of facility staff. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:**• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.• Knowledge of USDA, State, Federal regulations for a dairy manufacturing facility.• Knowledge and understanding of Preventive Controls and Risk analysis.• Knowledge and understanding in Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) auditing programs including the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and SQF Food Quality Code and the requirements to implement and maintain an SQF System relevant to the site’s scope of certification.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs.• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.• Tolerance of ambiguity.• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use ofsafety equipment when on the production floor.• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issuesmay require input from levels of authority within the corporation.• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.• High degree of organizational and administrative skills.• Advanced computational skills and advanced math reasoning required.• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:**• Bachelor's degree required, Master of Science (MS) degree or higher in Food Science or related field preferred. **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:**• Must be able to acquire a PCQI certification.• Must be able to acquire GFSI: SQF Practitioner Certification.• Recommended: Certified Food Scientist (CFS) from Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).Since 2019, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies. This commitment extends from our incoming materials to our final product and includes stringent standards for our farming and labor practices, along with individual cow and herd health practices.Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward-thinking company that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions.Continental Dairy Facilities is proud to partner with Select Milk Producers, which is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with over 110 family-owned dairies, 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures with other major food/beverage producers.