Quality Assurance Supervisor - Night Shift

Darigold; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer matching

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Life & disability coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Darigold seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor at the Boise Production Plant to oversee quality systems, documentation, and food safety in collaboration with the QA Manager. You will lead testing, data review, and vendor COAs while supporting HACCP and allergen controls.

Daily interactions with management and operators focus on improving product quality. A BS in Food/Dairy Science or Microbiology and dairy QA exposure are preferred, with strong communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Experience in Dairy or Food QA is a plus.
• BS in Food/Dairy Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Ability to lead people and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems and HACCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all quality and food safety testing.
• Maintain documentation and records of testing.
• Daily review of Appendix N documentation and reporting.
• Review laboratory quality data to ensure products meet specifications.
• Conduct daily product evaluations with plant management and operators.
• Track, tend and report key quality measures.
• Maintain the vitamin fortification program and records.
• Maintain environmental swabbing program and report results.
• Review COA’s from ingredient vendors.
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures per Corporate Quality.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Multiple priorities

Strong technical skills

Organizational skills

Dairy/food QA experience

BS in Food/Dairy Science/Microbiology

Education

BS in Food/Dairy Science/Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Supervisor to be a part of the team at our Boise Production Plant. The QA Supervisor’s role is to administer corporate policies and procedures as they relate to quality and food safety, in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager through performance, supervision, monitoring and development of quality systems and processes.

Schedule: Monday through Wednesday, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM on Thursday.

What You Will Do

• Perform all quality and food safety related testing
• Maintain documentation and records of all quality and food safety related testing
• Daily review of Appendix N documentation and reporting
• Daily review of laboratory quality data to ensure products meets specification
• Conduct daily product evaluations with plant management and operators to ensure consistent quality
• Daily review of processing and quality data collected by Operators
• Track, tend and report key quality measures
• Complete and maintain vitamin fortification program and records
• Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results
• Maintain and review COA’s from ingredient vendors
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department
• Participation in the plant HACCP program
• Maintenance of plant Allergen Control Program
• Customer complaint investigation and resolution
• Third party audit review and response. Assist as needed during audits
• Trouble-shooting plant quality issues
• Special projects
• Plant quality and food safety related training
• Conduct regular self-audits of plant
• Assist with regulatory compliance
• Assists QA Manager with managing quality programs in the plant
• Perform other duties, as assigned

What You Will Bring

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to facilitate implementation of corporate quality systems in a positive and proactive manner
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others, as well as the ability to operate independently as required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be goal oriented and result driven
• Must have strong technical skills
• Organizational skills
• Experience in Dairy or Food Quality Assurance is a plus with preference given to those with a B.S. Degree in Food/Dairy Science/Microbiology or an associated discipline
• Experience in food plant sanitation

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 401k with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program

Our Commitment To Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmaive Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.