Quality Assurance Supervisor

How Agropur invests in YOU:

Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Salaried Grade 004: $67,800 - $84,800

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Jerome, ID.

• Lead the execution of the site's quality programs, including GMPs, GLPs, HACCP, and food safety systems.

• Ensure that all products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Manage and train QA staff, ensuring the team is equipped to handle daily tasks and quality checks.

• Conduct routine audits and verification of quality systems, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

• Collaborate with production and other departments to address and resolve quality-related issues.

• Oversee product sampling, testing, and release processes, ensuring accurate and timely analysis.

• Ensure electronic system updates are verified for raw materials and finished products.

• Lead investigations of product deviations, non-conformities, and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality performance and take actions to improve outcomes where needed.

• Ensure site readiness for external audits.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide insights on quality and food safety.

• Ensure all documentation related to quality control and assurance is accurate and up to date including Certificate of Analysis (COA) documentation as applicable.

• Assist in the development and refinement of SOPs and other quality-related documentation.

• Oversee training programs for production employees on quality standards and regulatory compliance.

• Take part in continuous quality improvement initiatives, supporting plant-wide quality enhancement programs.

What you need to join our team:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in quality assurance in the food industry, with a leadership role required.

• Strong knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations required.

• Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field required.

• Bachelor's Degree in in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you'll be working:

Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.