Quality Supervisor

Aurora Organic Dairy, LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy, LLC in Columbia, MO, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the quality team in the plant's lab operations, ensuring HACCP and SQF compliance and monitoring product quality and safety.

The role requires a bachelor's in relevant field or 3-5 years dairy experience, strong data skills, and ability to coach staff. Weekend/nights may be required; role involves budgeting and coordinating audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant dairy or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience in dairy and/or food laboratory testing procedures preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily quality lab testing and reporting.
• Provide lab technician training and supervisory coverage.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and safety procedures.
• Support HACCP/SQF compliance and audits.
• Maintain instruments and troubleshoot as needed.
• Coordinate weekly lab supply inventories and ordering when required.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team coaching

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing / Food Science / Microbiology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Quality Supervisor

Regular Full-Time Technical Columbia, MO, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1781

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Purpose:

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the team in areas of quality, safety, lab operations, and costs associated with the day-to-day activities of the laboratory in the milk plant.

• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor/manager.
• Ability to coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
• Perform administrative duties related to supervising the Quality teams in the primary and receiving laboratories, including scheduling, staffing, time approvals, etc.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• SQF support – Responsible for development, training, implementation, and compliance to the standard of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) standard, specific to laboratory and recordkeeping.
• Oversee and coordinate daily in-process and finished product quality microbiological and chemical testing. Ensure data accuracy for reporting purposes.
• Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Provide lab technician training and oversight for daily lab practices and procedures.
• Provide supervisory coverage for the Quality lab team.
• Perform weekly lab supply inventories and order supplies, as needed and within the boundaries of annual budget.
• Provide leadership in maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and Safety Procedures throughout the plant.
• Provides support during all regulatory / 3 rd party audits with regard to lab documents and recordkeeping.
• Weekend and nights will be required with some flexibility in schedule to accommodate the needs of the department and business which may include off-hour coverage in-person, phone, or email.

Other Required Responsibilities:

• Represent the Quality department on multi-department collaboration projects, as needs determine.
• Member of HACCP Team.
• Other quality department responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Maintain proficiency in lab and reporting methods and innovations.
• Provides back-up coverage in the absence of the Quality Manager.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required or 3 -5 years of relevant dairy or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience in dairy and/or food laboratory testing procedures preferred. Previous Lead or Supervisory experience a plus.
• Proficient in computer spreadsheet and word-processing programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to interpret and manipulate information generated.
• Knowledge of dairy and/or food laboratory testing methods.
• Detail oriented and team member with a strong, honest work ethic and an ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Ability to effectively interact with and provide instruction to QA laboratory and plant employees.
• Ability to write procedures and perform sound document management practices.