Quality Production Supervisor

Vermont Creamery, L.L.C.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition is seeking a Quality Production Supervisor to oversee quality programs and ensure safe production of animal feed. The role involves coaching staff, managing quality standards, and leading improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quality assurance and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

401k

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance within feed/food.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer quality programs for safe animal feed production.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis.
• Provide coaching on quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Quality Production Supervisor

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business, supporting our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers, and other large retailers across the United States. Through industry-leading R&D and strategic partnerships, we innovate nutrition products and practices that enhance animal health and productivity.

Responsibilities:

1. Administer our quality programs to ensure the safe production of animal feed in a manufacturing environment.
2. Support production processes by coordinating production and ingredient processing, focusing on safety, quality, employee engagement, coaching, and regulatory compliance.
3. Implement and maintain practices within our Quality Management System (QMS), adapting policies as regulations evolve.
4. Interact with production staff, providing coaching and training on quality standards, HACCP, and other regulatory initiatives.
5. Lead continuous improvement projects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.

Experience and Education (Required):

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance within feed, food, or related fields.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibility in a feed/food manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven coaching, decision-making, change facilitation, and conflict management abilities.

Skills and Competencies (Required):

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including HACCP and GMPs.
• Integrity in products, processes, and relationships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, training, and coaching skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Strategic and tactical thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of FDA and other regulatory agencies' SOPs (preferred).
• Competencies include decision making, safety awareness, quality orientation, technical knowledge, customer focus, time management, and computer skills.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Advanced safety and HACCP training/certifications.
• MMT certification may be considered.

Work Hours: 1st Shift, 6 am – 2 pm (Mon - Fri), with weekend work as required by production needs.

Salary: $69,040 - $103,560. Candidates are typically hired near the middle of this range.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the food business. Recognized as a Top Workplace and listed on TIME 100 Most Influential Companies.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, 401k, and well-being resources for full-time employees. Part-time employees may receive prorated benefits.

Land O'Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled, maintains a drug-free workforce, and conducts post-employment substance testing.

Beware of fraudulent contacts; Land O'Lakes will never ask for confidential information via unsolicited calls or emails.