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Plans, organizes, executes, and monitors quality assurance activities for assigned facility. Assists in the development and administration of quality and sanitation system policies and procedures aimed at assuring incoming raw materials, packaging, and finished goods meet corporate specifications and regulatory requirements. Monitors compliance to basic company policies and procedures on the production floor as well as ensures completion of basic physical, chemical, and microbiological testing. Assists the Quality Manager in promoting a culture of food safety and quality. Supports site operations to ensure site readiness for internal and external food safety and quality related inspections. Practices 200% Safety Accountability - Self and others.
What You'll Be Doing:
Oversees product sampling results, sanitation records, label compliance, and overall quality related metrics Coordinates and assists Quality Manager with facility HACCP plans annually and on an as needed basis Administers, maintains, and documents facility environmental sampling program and reports as required Drives SQF (Safe Quality Food) compliance, record keeping, and audit readiness. Acts as facility SQF Practitioner Procures and maintains an adequate supply of laboratory and sanitation supplies within departmental budgeting requirements Maintains quality and sanitation manuals to assure all policies and procedures are current and effective, and compliant with corporate quality requirements Conducts and coordinates quality and sanitation training as required for all plant personnel Assists the Quality Manager in the development and implementation of quality and sanitation systems policies and procedures to provide assistance to the Leadership Team with Third Party Audits and Regulatory inspections. Oversees internal quality assurance and sanitation self-assessment processes in order to be audit ready every day Leads in the evaluation of consumer complaints, and corrective action implementations Coordinates the storage and rework of quality control hold products with appropriate plant personnel Coordinates supplier review and maintains records Participates in cross functional quality assurance related training at other facilities Keeps Leadership informed of the status of quality assurance and sanitation issues impacting production and product deployment Provides continual leadership and guidance to team members to increase effectiveness and maintain good working relationships across all departments. Works closely with operations and maintenance teams to support business needs and ensure all regulatory and corporate quality standards are met Promotes an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability Provide backup to Quality Manager duties as assigned
Dairies Only:
Provides technical assistance resources to production including trials, cGMP's, sanitation, ingredients, PMO compliance, and product wholesomeness. Oversees testing, training, and reporting protocols and compliance for raw milk receiving Directs, coordinates, and schedules the activities of the Quality Assurance Lead Laboratory Technician to assure facility compliance to affiliate, regulatory and best in class industry quality, cGMP ( current Good Manufacturing Practices), SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and sanitation standards
Prepared Foods Only:
Provides technical assistance resources to operations and corporate team members including product trials, GMP's, sanitation, ingredient, and product performance. Directs, coordinates and schedules the activities of quality assurance laboratory team members at the direction of the Quality Manager to assure facility compliance to corporate, regulatory and best in class industry quality, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and sanitation standards What You Bring With You (Qualifications):
4 year degree preferred Bachelor of Science in Food Science or a related discipline such as chemistry, biology or microbiology preferred Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance supervisory experience within a Food Manufacturing environment Experience with plant sanitation programs and continuous improvement methodologies preferred Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to analyze data and information and make effective and timely decisions Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems Ability to work under pressure and to react to situation with a strong sense of urgency Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
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Meijer
parental leave
Aug 26, 2025