Quality Assurance Supervisor

Company: California Dairies, Inc.
Location: Turlock
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

California Dairies, Inc. is the leading dairy processing cooperative in California. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we operate several processing facilities located throughout California. CDI employees are highly valued and are provided competitive benefits packages and career growth plans.Job SummaryOversee the quality and completeness of all documents generated by QA department and other departments. Aid in providing training to employees on plant policies and SOPs.Essential ResponsibilitiesAid in the review of microbiology test results daily and further investigate high counts.Physically inspect know or likely trouble points of potential contamination with production managementAid in the inspection of dryers during down time, and ensure forms are properly filled out and all the critical parameters are addressed.Assist in pre-inspections leading toward audits as well as pre- start up inspections for all major equipment.Maintenance of all plant audit related forms and binders to ensure everything is properly filled out.Oversee daily calibrations and thorough understanding of SOP's, Micro, Chemical and ProceduralAssist in quality assurance and any other areas of the plant when necessaryUse initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies Inc. best interests.Will be responsible of all Quality Assurance Manager Tasks during vacation or leave.Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objective.Education/ExperienceA BS degree in Dairy or Food Science or other related field and four years of experience in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required in five (5) out of the last ten (10) yearsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has employee supervisory responsibilities for the QA Technicians in the area of discipline.If there are employee problems you are to report them to your HR manager and QA Manager.Have the responsibility of calling in employees if needed to cover a shift.QualificationsMust work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.Must have good organizational and communication skills.Must be able to provide training to employees through Power Point presentations.Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel, and Power Point programs. Microsoft Visio is a plus.We offer a generous benefits package that includes:family medical/dental/visionretirement planspaid holidayspaid vacationtuition reimbursementloss prevention and safety bonus programsWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Temperatures range from 34 to 120 degrees.ADA/FEHAThe Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.EEOThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

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