Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC · 3 weeks ago
QA Foreperson (Night Shift)
Coopersville, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expContinental Dairy Facilities is a state-of-the-art powder milk and butter facility in Coopersville, Michigan, committed to quality and sustainability. The Quality Assurance Foreperson is responsible for analytical and microbiological evaluations of products, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing duties in the absence of the FSQA Supervisor.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryManufacturing
Responsibilities
Communicates with plant management
Operate all testing equipment including, but not limited to spectrometer, FTIR analyzer, moisture analyzers, pH meter, burets, beta & aflatoxin analyzers, chlorine analyzer, pipettors, and various laboratory testing equipment
All equipment is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner
Perform daily quality audits and checks on plant floor as assigned
Fill out required worksheets and logs, either electronically or paper form in an accurate manner
Maintain all results and report in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality
Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment and maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area
Must stock laboratories with necessary supplies
Responsible for quality related tasks such as certificates of analysis
Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner
Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of all laboratory tests
Recognize and notify appropriate supervisors of any unusual results or product defects
Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological testing
Aid in training of new Quality Assurance personnel
Assist in the calibrations, troubleshooting, and functionality of lab equipment
Be proficient in the performance of the following:
Inhibitory test
Total solids/Moisture Analysis
Inventory sample analysis
Powder test for scorched particle, and moisture
Whey Protein Nitrogen Index test (WPNI)
Bacteria test (Aerobic Plate Count, Coli, and Yeast & Mold)
Collection of proper series samples using aseptic techniques as required
Compositing samples for third party testing
Proper identification of outgoing samples for third party testing
Report immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment
Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules
May participate as members of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team
Aid in execution of plant environmental monitoring program
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into schedule
Responsible for analytical and microbiological evaluations of all raw, pasteurized, and final products
Always adheres to all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), safety regulations, as well as Company rules
Communicates with plant management
Operate all testing equipment including, but not limited to spectrometer, FTIR analyzer, moisture analyzers, pH meter, burets, beta & aflatoxin analyzers, chlorine analyzer, pipettors, and various laboratory testing equipment
All equipment is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner
Perform daily quality audits and checks on plant floor as assigned
Fill out required worksheets and logs, either electronically or paper form in an accurate manner
Maintain all results and report in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality
Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment and maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area
Must stock laboratories with necessary supplies
Responsible for quality related tasks such as certificates of analysis
Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner
Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of all laboratory tests
Recognize and notify appropriate supervisors of any unusual results or product defects
Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological testing
Aid in training of new Quality Assurance personnel
Assist in the calibrations, troubleshooting, and functionality of lab equipment
Be proficient in the performance of the following: Inhibitory test, Total solids/Moisture Analysis, Inventory sample analysis, Powder test for scorched particle, and moisture, Whey Protein Nitrogen Index test (WPNI), Bacteria test (Aerobic Plate Count, Coli, and Yeast & Mold)
Collection of proper series samples using aseptic techniques as required
Compositing samples for third party testing
Proper identification of outgoing samples for third party testing
Report immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment
Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules
May participate as members of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team
Aid in execution of plant environmental monitoring program
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment
Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear
Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience
Advanced computational skills and advanced math reasoning required
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period
Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science, Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field or comparable experience in dairy laboratory testing in five (5) out of the last ten (10) years
Must be able to acquire a Certified Sampler license by the state regulatory agency
Must be able to be licensed as Certified Industry Supervisor in accordance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (current edition) and state regulatory agency
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending
401k with a company match
Company
Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC
Continental Dairy Facilities is a dairy processing plant located in Michigan in partnership with Select Milk Producers, the 5th largest dairy co-op in the United States, made up of more than 92 dairy farmers from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Texas and New Mexico.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase