About Us
Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!
About This Opportunity
JOB TITLE: Quality Control Supervisor
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
9:00am - 5:00pm
Position Overview
The Quality Control Supervisor assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of the plant quality programs and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory and customer requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Evaluates processes and methods and recommends measures to improve quality, equipment performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
Assists in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
Prepares and administers training for plant employees and management with respect to GMP’s, allergens, food safety, quality systems, record keeping, and other key quality elements.
Ensures timely and accurate monitoring and/or verifying of control points and that required documentation is completed. This includes Critical Control Points (CCPs), Preventive Controls (PCs), Critical Quality Points (CQPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Food Safety Plans.
Performs pre-shipment reviews and release of finished product.
Provides support to sanitation and/or production staff to ensure adherence to the master sanitation program(s) (MSS).
Oversees and coordinates activities of the environmental monitoring programs.
Provides support to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager and plant management to ensure consistency and maintenance of high-quality products, proper food safety and quality performance.
Identifies and coordinates the resolution of production related quality issues. Investigates root cause and implements corrective actions for customer complaints and out of spec products including downgrades and reclassifications.
Reviews and reports quality metrics in cross-functional meetings. Provides support in implementing process improvements.
Acts as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and issues regarding production or quality and assists with problem solving process.
Participates in cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, GMPs, and quality while reducing costs.
Performs trace exercises/mock recalls on all materials (packaging, raw ingredients, finished products).
Leads the sensory and retain programs including finished product and raw ingredient evaluations, and product functionality and organoleptic assessments.
Serves as the backup to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, and/or Laboratory Technicians.
This role is accountable for ensuring that monitoring and/or verifying of control points occurs and that the required documentation is completed. For example, Critical Control Points(CCP), Preventive Controls(PC), Critical Quality Points(CQP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food(SQF) plans. This is not an all-inclusive list.
Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in dairy or food manufacturing in quality, food safety, food facility auditing or related discipline.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to successfully interact and communicate with internal cross-functional teams, and all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
Experience in QA/QC or laboratory in a food manufacturing environment.
General knowledge of GMPs, quality systems and/or good laboratory practices.
HACCP Certified, PCQI, SQF Practitioner (preferred but not required).
Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP and FDA food safety regulations.
Key competencies
Regularly challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement, challenging the current state, and understanding that change and growth are ongoing.
Demonstrate growth-oriented qualities by asking questions, being curious open-minded, agile, learning from failures and inspiring the same in others.
Develop innovative solutions by bringing and supporting new ideas and thinking.
Organize work with plans, goals and timelines, prioritization, and time management.
Communicate to share relevant information proactively and brings others along.
Benefits:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That’s why we’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area — designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.
Are you ready to Be Foremost?
Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com