Quality Supervisor - Land O'Lakes Inc.

As a Quality Supervisor you will be given the opportunity to be the facility head of our quality programs to include but not limited to Land O' Lakes Quality Standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations, all of which to be done to ensure safe animal feed is produced in a safe manufacturing environment.

You will report directly to the Plant Manager. You will have one direct reports and will be expected to build and sustain solid working relationships with all hourly and salaried employees in the facility along with corporate EH&S and Quality personnel and area management.

You will provide coaching and training on quality & EH&S standards, HACCP, FDA & OSHA regulations as well as state and federal requirements and other regulatory initiatives. You will also help and at times lead production scheduling, ingredient inventory management, continuous improvement projects, root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues. In addition this role will be expected to back up the Production Supervisor, as well as implement key EH&S and Quality programs and corporate initiatives.

At times this position could be asked to perform activities on the production floor so the ability to lift up to 50 lbs is a requirement.

Salary: $72,000 - $83,000, depending on experience

Experience-Education (Required):

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree
  
• 1+ year in feed, food or related fields of Operation
  

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change at all levels
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
  
• Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships
  
• Strong communication/interpersonal/training/coaching skills
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  
• Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis, risk assessments and customer awareness
  
• Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically
  
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Skills
  

Experience-Education (Preferred):

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Safety or QA related field
  
• 3+ years working a QA role, EH&S related role or manufacturing supervisory role
  

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):

• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies
  
• ERP Experience, JDE preferred
  

Percentage of Travel: Negligible

Physical demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; twist at core; stoop; climb up and down stairs and ladders; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from the floor to a height of 50 inches. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The temperature of the work environment can fluctuate due to occasional temperatures from cold/cool to warm/hot. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud and will require ear plugs. While working in the manufacturing areas, the incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment.

The Land O'Lakes Supply Chain & Operations division provides strategic leadership across the company's many business units. The team plays a significant role in fueling revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence, quality, process improvement and innovation. By partnering closely with Finance, Marketing and Human Resources, the team delivers value to Land O'Lakes business units, members and customers.

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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