Job Description

Plans, directs, and controls all activities for the Quality function within the plant. Develops and implements effective quality and food safety systems. Monitors product and process activities including plant sanitation and good manufacturing practices to ensure conformance to Dairy/Milk and regulatory standards. Tracks trends, develops preventative systems and solutions, and takes appropriate corrective actions as necessary when issues arise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Implements and maintains food safety & quality assurance programs. Develops and leads implementation of technical plans, clearly defining the critical issues and approach to be used in resolving food safety issues.

- Ensures that facility and products meet and maintain all required company, customer and regulatory guidelines.

- Leads and participates in all regulatory, third party and customer audits and inspections. Seeks to establish constructive working relationships with inspectors and auditors.

- Monitors plant sanitation and good manufacturing practices daily so that high standards of sanitation are maintained. Works with Plant Manager or designate to resolve issues.

- Evaluates daily production samples to ensure that products meet milk safety & quality standards.

- Leads consumer and customer complaint follow-up process for the facility.

- Monitors incoming raw materials to ensure that they meet specifications and works with suppliers and corporate purchasing department for issue resolution.

- Trains and supervises laboratory personnel and laboratory testing to ensure quality standards are maintained.

- Keeps Director of Quality Assurance informed of activities that may require his/her attention.

- Performs other responsibilities as determined by business needs.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or related curriculum and 8-10 years of quality assurance and manufacturing experience in the dairy industry with at least 4 of those years in a management role.
Dairy manufacturing experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), state and federal regulations.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of quality assurance processes and methods, preferably in a dairy or food industry setting
Familiarity with dairy manufacturing and microbiology
Analytical ability and problem solving skills
Working knowledge of fundamental quantitative analysis and statistical methods
Technical writing skills to create policy documents and audit reports
Ability to support, demonstrate, and promote Leadership Effectiveness Factors: Establish Trust and Demonstrate Integrity, Set Clear Direction, Grow Relationships, Focus on Results, Cultivate Capabilities, and Promote Innovation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?22,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Milk Industry: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: In person