Senior QA Supervisor — Food Safety & Lab Excellence

Dairy Farmers of America; Winthrop (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to direct QA and laboratory staff, ensuring DFA products meet top food safety and quality standards across all stages of production and distribution.

You will coach teams, maintain GMP programs, participate in audits, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with operations to resolve issues and uphold customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in food science, biological sciences, or related curriculum (or equivalent).
• 2 to 5 years of quality assurance, manufacturing, or related experience, preferably in a food facility.
• Demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience; supervisor experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License - PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the quality manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs.
• Complete required quality record review such as laboratory documentation and CCP documentation.
• Write, review, and implement quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinate procurement of items required for the lab and support PEM program activities.
• Provide regular training and guidance to employees on food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and support audits by customers, regulators, and third parties.

Skills

Leadership

QA

Supervision

Communication

Problem solving

cGMP

English

Education

Undergraduate degree in food science

2-5 years QA/manufacturing exp.

PCQI/HACCP/SQF certs preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lab information systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to direct QA and laboratory staff, ensuring DFA products meet top food safety and quality standards across all stages of production and distribution.

You will coach teams, maintain GMP programs, participate in audits, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with operations to resolve issues and uphold customer expectations.