Quality Assurance Supervisor – 2nd Shift – 1043076 Land O Lakes

Farmer Veteran Coalition; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 2nd shift to establish and monitor QA programs, ensure HACCP, EQMS, and BRC standards, and oversee lab staff. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years in food

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2+ years in Food/Dairy manufacturing/processing environment or related skills/experience.
• 2+ years of proven leadership skills and experience managing people including employee development.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality procedures within assigned departments to ensure HACCP, EQMS, BRC and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and achieve plant quality objectives.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Perform internal audits and maintain Land O'Lakes EQMS processes.
• Drive HACCP changes and coordinate with corporate for modifications and hazard analysis.
• Provide quality-related trainings and support production through special projects.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvements

FSMA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Lab equipment

Testing procedures

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Quality Assurance Supervisor will establish, supervise, administer and monitor quality assurance programs to assure that policies, procedures, specifications, HACCP, EQMS, and BRC standards and regulatory requirements are consistently followed. This individual will help oversee the lab and lab techs and assist the management teams in the maintenance of the quality system. They are also expected to conduct internal inspections of our facility for quality issues as well as employee safety and work habits and communicate to management staff members and front-line workers for improvement.

Hours: 2nd shift Monday – Friday typically 2 pm – 11 pm. Weekends and overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor quality procedures within assigned departments to ensure proper policies, procedures, HACCP, Helix, Land O'Lakes EQMS, BRC, and regulatory requirements are being consistently followed.
• Work with cross functional departments to address quality issues to achieve established plant quality objectives.
• Provide support to the plant by working cross functionally to find root cause, corrective actions, and preventative actions for all food safety and quality events. Needs knowledge on Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Principles to complete fishbone diagrams, cause map analysis', 5 Why Processes, and Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Perform internal audits of processes, building infrastructure, Land O'Lakes Enterprise Quality Management System.
• Driver of HACCP Changes, reviews, and willingness to work with corporate for HACCP modifications and maintaining the flow diagrams and hazard analysis. Has to be able to recognize when a change to the program is needed based on FSMA, EQMS, and BRC Standards.
• Needs technical knowledge on risk assessments, Microbiology Principles, and Food Safety Control Measures. Needs complete understanding and wide application of principles related to manufacturing control plans and industry standards.
• Will create and maintain quality related trainings plant wide.
• Support production and perform special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have working knowledge of driving Process Improvements, Lean Practices, Continuous Improvements or being a Change Agent.
• Knowledge on FSMA, regulatory requirements, HACCP, etc.
• Strong attention to detail; Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Portrays appropriate levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and regulatory agencies by exhibiting exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with initiative to complete projects under general direction.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with Quality Audits including FSMA, regulatory, and customer audits preferred.
• Manufacturing Sanitation knowledge or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lab equipment and testing procedures preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelor's Degree and 2 plus years in Food/Dairy manufacturing/processing environment or related skills/experience. The ideal individual possesses 2 plus years of proven leadership skills and experience managing people including employee development.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $70,800 – $106,200. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.