Michigan Milk Producers Association Middlebury , IN 46540
Posted 1 week ago
This position will cover both our Constantine, MI and Middlebury, IN facilities.
The Michigan Milk Producers Association is looking for an experienced Quality Supervisor to join our team. As a Quality Supervisor you will be responsible for the efficacy of Quality systems (SQF, FSMA) and the application of continuous improvement programs identified by MMPA. You will ensure compliance to quality policies and government regulations through the implementation of programs such as HACCP, prerequisite programs e.g. sanitation and pest control. To also ensure food safety and quality of all products produced. This position will be responsible for leading audits, which includes completing audit reports and conducting all communication between Middlebury Plant and Association Headquarters.
About Us:
The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) - established in 1916 - is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., MMPA serves dairy farmers throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana, employing approximately 625 people in four states. In addition to a cheese plant in Indiana called the Middlebury Cheese Company, and a dairy product plant in Ohio called Superior Dairy, MMPA operates two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.
Why you'll love working here:
Competitive salary
health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
Employee wellness initiatives
Employees feedback and suggestion forums
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance /audit readiness
implemented
operations and warehouse areas. Ensure Food Safety and Quality Systems meet or exceed Internal, 2nd
and 3rd party audit requirements
Complete audit reports, track and trend data
Leads the Internal Quality Management Review process with the plant's staff
Monthly quality management system review with the plant leadership team
Leads the plant's quality Continuous Improvement efforts for quality KPI's (e.g., consumer
complaint reduction, hold reduction, etc.)
Appropriate documentation to support compliance to policies and procedures
Act as SQF Coordinator for the Ovid Plant
Owns the plant's Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) process and tracks all plant root cause
failure analyses
Leadership of Plant Laboratory
Defines best lab practices and provides guidance and adherence to quality policies
Manage plant laboratory to include analysis and interpretation of results
Documentation
associated policies
activities of the plant including application of Quality Procedures changes
documentation
Training
Manages quality training for all plant personnel
Ensure standard work through development of work documentation and training to standards
Participates in problem solving and serves as a technical resource for Quality initiatives.
Leadership Skills
Direct management of Lab Staff
Ability to connect/influence local plant management and plant workforce
Communication of ideas/technical information in a easily understandable way
Assessment of risk and appropriate/timely communication of risk
Function as a change agent and champion of cultural change Performs other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science required.
Previous work experience preferred.
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Food Safety and Regulatory requirements
HACCP certified preferred
SQF Practitioner preferred
Join us in maintaining the highest standards in the dairy industry! Apply now and become part of our dynamic MMPA team!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.
MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.
Michigan Milk Producers Association