Quality Assurance Manager - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Quality Assurance Managerprovides leadership and guidance in plant level Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with Dairy Foods quality systems for Hillsboro, WI to protect our consumers and build our brand. Adherence to these quality systems ensures compliance to all regulatory requirements. Directs and facilitates the training and education of Hillsboro, WI manufacturing plant employees with respect to the quality and food safety expectations in the Land O' Lakes Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and staffing for the producer testing, in-process, finished product and laboratory operations.
  
• This individual will provide administrative and managerial responsibilities related to the QA function. This includes budgeting/capitalization of the department and providing career development counsel to direct reports and other QA professionals.
  
• Provide technical support to plant management regarding process/product improvements including key financial input regarding butterfat and solids yields.
  
• Develops and implements a plant manufacturing assessment process that accurately measures the execution of the Land O' Lakes QMS.
  
• Develop programs and monitoring systems with site sanitarian to effectively manage the sanitation practices within the plant.
  
• Responsible for outside service/vendor compliance of all Quality Policies and GMPs.
  

Experience-Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related technical field
  
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a quality assurance role in a food manufacturing setting
  
• In lieu of degree, nine (9) years experience in quality assurance within the food/beverage manufacturing industry
  
• Leadership skills and experience managing people including employee development
  
• Experience in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs for high-risk products such as ready-to-eat foods, dairy, cooked meats, etc
  
• Familiar with the concepts of hazard analysis, risk assessments, and system/process applications
  
• Knowledgeable in quality management techniques of root cause analysis, FME and preventative quality
  

Competencies-Skills Required:

• Excellent organizational, communications, interpersonal and team interaction skills
  
• Highly motivated, self-directed and a self-starter
  
• Knowledge of Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), state and federal regulations
  
• Experience and career history with "Fortune 500" type companies strongly desired
  

Note:This role requires occasional off shift hours, weekends, and holidays.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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