Quality Manager at Land O'Lakes

Tulare, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Food Science, Biology or Dairy Technology or related field
Minimum of 5 years hands-on plant experience in a dairy plant or food industry operations
Minimum of 3+ years of people leadership supervisory experience
Ability to interact with regulatory personnel, including practical audit experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to create an engaged, motivated and high performing team
BRC Practitioner/HACCP, HARPC, and PCQI certification highly preferred or willing to obtain once employed

Responsibilities

Manage the Food Safety and Quality Department, Audit Process and Food safety/Security to ensure quality standards are maintained as required by quality system, management and external regulations
Support the quality mission statement, company quality policy and implement continuous improvement under the guidance and direction of the Sr. Quality Manager
Direct, train, and advise personnel in test procedures and ensure compliance with quality system requirements to deliver safe and quality food products
Investigate and respond to all quality assurance related consumer complaints; exception report, track complaints to determine if trends are developing
Analyze monthly consumer complaints and implement timely corrective actions to effectively reduce complaints
Design, oversee, update, and review HACCP plan to BRC level
Research and recommend new equipment, process and technology to meet ‘industry best practices’ for improved control of raw materials, in process and finished goods
Lead pre-requisite programs (PRPs), food safety and preventive controls and ensure they comply with FSMA regulations
Interact with suppliers on quality issues; manage supplier corrective and preventive actions to audit findings
Develop and provide quality assurance KPI, scorecards and reports
Ensure that all associates adhere to established FDA and GMP and food safety policies and procedures
Perform monthly Plant audits and follow up till completion
Review audits observations, findings, nonconformity; develop and implement sustainable corrective actions; maintain complete records for both internal and external records
Other duties, as assigned to support quality mission statement