Darigold is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to be a part of Darigold’s Sunnyside team. The Quality Assurance Assistant Manager must possess the desire and ability to plan, organize, and direct quality assurance personnel and programs to assure that plant products conform to Darigold defined product quality standards, as well as Federal, State, and local standards of product identity, safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). As a member of the Sunnyside team the Quality Assurance Assistant Manager will be a true strategic partner in the Operations Division. The Quality Assurance Assistant Manager’s role is to serve as a resource for plant management in the areas of testing, GMP’s, sanitation, and quality program administration.
What you will do (other duties may be assigned):
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Monitors and reports plant sanitation efforts. Makes appropriate recommendations to management.
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Responsible for implementing and auditing in-plant quality programs including, but not limited to: GMPs, HACCP, weight control, master sanitation schedule, pest control, Appendix N, and sanitation. Makes recommendations for improvement.
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Assists in complying with regulatory requirements related to product safety and quality.
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Works with Sanitation Supervisor and QC Supervisors on Environmental investigations.
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Has the responsibility to shut down any production line, reject any ingredient or packaging material, and stop shipment on any finished products in serious violation of company or regulatory requirements or standards. Has ultimate control over the release of products for sale.
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Provides Site QA and Plant Management with regular and complete reports on all matters pertaining to quality issues and standards.
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Maintains a professional working relationship with plant management, customers and vendors.
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Works closely with vendors and customers on product quality reports and audits.
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Possesses a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
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Works closely with the Plant Managers in other areas including, but not limited to involvement in R & D projects, and other projects and assignments as needed.
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Carries out additional assignments made by the corporate Quality Director, the Site QA Manager, and Plant Managers.
What you will need:
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
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Ability to deal effectively with all plant employees.
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Good technical understanding of manufactured dairy products.
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Ability to troubleshoot quality issues in a manufacturing environment.
What you need to have:
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BS. in Dairy, Food Science, or Science related field.
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5 to 8 years combined experience in dairy quality control, sanitation and/or production.
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Complete understanding of computer driven process controls for a dairy manufacturing facility, and PC literate.
Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
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Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%.
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Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits.
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Employer-paid life & disability coverage.
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Paid time off and paid holidays.
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8 weeks paid parental leave.
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Employee assistance program.
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Community giving through matching donations.
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Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program.
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Compensation range: $64,684-$97,024 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills).
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Note:
As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.