Quality Supervisor

Job description

Quality Supervisor This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. As a Quality Production 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. This role will also support to production as needed. 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 implement key EH&S and Quality programs and corporate initiatives. You will also interact with the production staff, providing coaching and training on quality standards, HACCP, and other regulatory initiatives. You will also have 2 direct reports. Required Experience/Education: High School/GED 2+ years experience in QA in feed, food or related fields. Candidates in the rotational Land O' Lakes programs (TAP/MMT/DMT) will be considered Required Competencies/Skills: Knowledge of regulatory requirements (HACCP, GMP's). Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships. Interpersonal/training/coaching skills Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis . Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically. Ability to handle customer complaints. Preferred Competencies/Skills: FDA and regulatory experience Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change at all levels Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships Strong communication/interpersonal/training/coaching skills Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Skills Knowledge of FDA, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies • ERP Experience, JDE 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: $70,800 - $106,200 In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges 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 and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.