Job Description:

In this exciting role, you will be a hands-on supervisor responsible for a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes supervising and providing work direction to the Quality Assurance Technicians and Leads. Supervisor will also help to develop, implement and lead plant quality initiatives.

The Quality Supervisor will assist in coordinating food safety, sanitation, quality audits follow-up processes; identify gaps and implement solutions. This candidate will lead all aspects of lab management including Regulatory Compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Security, Pest Control, SQF and Weights and Measures.

• Responsible for QA leads and technicians in supervising and testing a range of ingredients and finished product; and scheduling, training, and performance
• Supervise microbiology laboratories and analyze and interpret results while maintaining lab safety and Good Lab Practices (GLP)
• Maintain systems for checking and verifying process compliance, including SPC, HACCP, Quality Systems, Formula Control, etc .
• Assist the Food Safety Manager in ensuring processes and procedures are in place and followed to ensure an incident-free workplace
• Supervise production and monitor any food safety or quality concerns
• Review lab documentation including calibrations and testing results
• Review CIP and milk production documentation
• Assist in Research and Development projects
• Assist Quality Manager on processes regarding testing review, food safety team efficiency, sanitation records, rework, and waste
• Present updates to upper management on status of the Quality Department or quality issues

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance or quality control experience within a food safety environment
• SQF Practitioner and PCQI preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience supervising
• Degree or equivalent experience in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science related field or commensurate high-level experience
• Knowledge of food microbiology and chemistry, FDA and USDA regulatory requirements, and SQF
• Skilled proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing interpersonal and operational needs
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purposeful, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws.