QA Management Trainee

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products.

By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands has an opening for a Quality Assurance Management Trainee position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow Corporate Quality Assurance (QA)Training Program as defined by VP of Quality Assurance. Provide for assigned progress reports in training
• Study and learn company QA policies, laboratory procedures, HTST/HHST, CIP (Clean-in-Place), COP (Cleaned-out-of-Place), Filler Systems of Processing
• Obtain required certifications for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Food Safety Plan (FSP), Food Defense/Food Defense Plan (FDP), Hazzard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Appendix N, Better Process Control School, NCIMS Aseptic Program, and others as required. Develop plans and procedures for certification
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications. Tasting of various Dairy Products
• Work with QA Manager in learning how to coordinate schedules and estimate worker hourly requirements for completion of job assignments
• Lead by example with the Company's Code of Ethics. This includes following company policies, standards, and specifications
• Work with plant management and other supervisory staff to maximize quality and productivity
• Ensure proper procedures are in place and being followed for product quality, employee safety, state, and federal guidelines
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating
• Perform other duties as assigned by VP of QA or designate

BENEFITS:

Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date

401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee rewards

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Work for dairy farm families

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a food science or related science based discipline
• Relocate and travel when needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer