Purpose: The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the team in areas of quality, safety, lab operations, and costs associated with the day-to-day activities of the laboratory in the milk plant. Essential Responsibilities: • All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor/manager. • Ability to coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals. • Perform administrative duties related to supervising the Quality teams in the primary and receiving laboratories, including scheduling, staffing, time approvals, etc. • Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment. • SQF support – Responsible for development, training, implementation, and compliance to the standard of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) standard, specific to laboratory and recordkeeping. • Oversee and coordinate daily in-process and finished product quality microbiological and chemical testing. Ensure data accuracy for reporting purposes. • Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory instruments. • Provide lab technician training and oversight for daily lab practices and procedures. • Provide supervisory coverage for the Quality lab team. • Perform weekly lab supply inventories and order supplies, as needed and within the boundaries of annual budget. • Provide leadership in maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and Safety Procedures throughout the plant. • Provides support during all regulatory / 3rd party audits with regard to lab documents and recordkeeping. • Weekend and nights will be required with some flexibility in schedule to accommodate the needs of the department and business which may include off-hour coverage in-person, phone, or email. Other Required Responsibiities: • Represent the Quality department on multi-department collaboration projects, as needs determine. • Member of HACCP Team. • Other quality department responsibilities as deemed necessary. • Maintain proficiency in lab and reporting methods and innovations. • Provides back-up coverage in the absence of the Quality Manager. Knowledge & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required or 3 -5 years of relevant dairy or food manufacturing experience. • Experience in dairy and/or food laboratory testing procedures preferred. Previous Lead or Supervisory experience a plus. • Proficient in computer spreadsheet and word-processing programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to interpret and manipulate information generated. • Knowledge of dairy and/or food laboratory testing methods. • Detail oriented and team member with a strong, honest work ethic and an ability to handle multiple tasks daily. • Ability to effectively interact with and provide instruction to QA laboratory and plant employees. • Ability to write procedures and perform sound document management practices. • Self-motivated and a self-starter. Benefits: • Bonus Eligible • 401(k) plan with company match • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Company Paid Group Life Insurance • Company Paid Short-Term Disability • Company Paid Long-Term Disability • Voluntary Life Insurance • Voluntary Accident, Cancer Coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Company Holidays • Floating Holidays • Personal Leave • Family Care Leave • Free Milk • Costco Membership Contribution • Captive Shoe Program