Sr. Regional Quality Manager - West

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume, and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of plant Quality systems for assigned Darigold production facilities, the development and implementation of new policies and procedures, and the execution and oversight of special projects as needed to support the business.

What You Will Do

• Help plants produce safe, conforming, and compliant products.

• Assist in the on-boarding process and continued development for Darigold plant Quality Managers.

• Audit, review, and assist in application of HACCP and Risk mitigation principles and practices.

• Provide quality and technical support for Darigold's large customers and products.

• Assess compliance and effective application of Darigold quality policies in facilities.

• Provide support to plants in preparation for GFSI and Customer audits.

• Develop and implement quality systems best practices between plants.

• Development, implementation and provide training for new quality policies and procedures.

• Assist plants in developing and sustaining effective documentation, verification, and audit compliance.

• Work with plants to develop corrective actions for audit or regulatory inspection nonconformities and monitor the implementation of those corrective actions.

• Develop programs to standardize quality testing equipment to develop and maintain effective calibration.

• Manage special projects related to plant quality systems.

• Assist in conducting internal and external (supplier) quality systems audits.

• Assist in selecting, auditing & approving vendors based in the assigned region.

• Monitor plant compliance with required food safety and quality training and develop new Quality and Food Safety Training programs.

• Develop programs to drive and Standardize GMP compliance in plants.

• Assist plants in the development, review, and auditing of operational check sheets.

• Assist the plant in troubleshooting quality and food safety issues.

• Assist in conducting audits of warehouses relocated in assigned region.

• Assist in selecting, auditing, and approving and managing any co-manufacturers or co-packers in the assigned region.

What You Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Food/Dairy Science, Microbiology, or associated discipline.

• Practical experience in food microbiology and food pathogen control.

• Experience working in HACCP controlled food processing systems.

• Experience in food plant sanitation and cleaning.

• At least 5 years' experience in a management role involving dairy or food quality assurance systems.

• At least 10 years of Industry Experience

Nice to Have's

• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.

• Excellent organizational skills. Effective time-management & ability to manage multiple priorities and

• Able to successfully work independently as well as part of a team.

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel to each location on a limited basis.

• Ability to facilitate implementation of corporate food safety systems in a positive and proactive manner.

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:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

• Employer paid life & disability coverage.

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 8 weeks paid parental leave.

• Education assistance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible working arrangement where applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)

• Community giving through matching donations.

• Relocation Assistance

• Visa Sponsorship

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. 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.