Quality Assurance Supervisor

Darigold is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor to be a part of the team at our Issaquah Plant. The QA Supervisor’s role is to administer corporate policies and procedures as they relate to quality and food safety, in conjunction with the Quality Systems Manager, through performance, supervision, monitoring and development of quality systems and processes.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year.

Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do

• Perform records review, monitor compliance to specifications, methods and procedures, GMP, HACCP and Food Safety programs. Ensure compliance through sampling and testing of all relevant processes and materials.
• Conduct internal audits to verify compliance to WSDA, USDA and FDA requirements.
• Provide technical support in the implementation of Appendix N program including training and correction of deficiencies.
• Conduct routine plant inspection to verify compliance to regulatory requirements from milk receiving to shipping of finished products.
• Environmental and sanitation monitoring by conducting and directing the associated programs.
• Supervise and conduct laboratory functions and operations in all facets of analytical testing and support for in-process and finished product analysis.
• Train and review of methodologies, SOPs, performance and techniques of hourly employees.
• Implement and conduct routine laboratory calibrations of instruments to assure accuracy and repeatability of test results.
• Finish product evaluation to include packaging review and finished product integrity. Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are being met.
• Weight and measure verification to include scale checks and documentation.
• Metal detection and extraneous control verification by routine checks and document review to validate the efficacy of procedures.
• Ingredient & raw materials review and inspection. Verify vendor compliance and monitor receipt, storage and handling.
• Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning. Validate records and compliance to established parameters.
• Perform routine sanitation inspection and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing.
• Maintain food safety and quality by reporting all food safety risks or quality issues to QA and plant management immediately and hold all at-risk products for management review.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Must have 1 years of experience in Dairy or Food Quality Assurance with preference given to those with a B.S. Degree in Food/Dairy Science/Microbiology or an associated discipline.
• Experience in food plant sanitation.
• HACCP certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to facilitate implementation of corporate quality systems in a positive and proactive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others, as well as the ability to operate independently as required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be goal oriented and result driven.
• Must have strong technical and organizational skills.
  
  

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• 401k competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• This is an onsite position which will be fully based at our Issaquah Plant in Issaquah, WA
• Compensation range: $80,168.40 - $112,426.96 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)
  
  

Our Commitment To Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.