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Maola Local Dairies · 1 day ago

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and advancing food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and overseeing the daily functioning of the lab and QA team.

Farming

Responsibilities

Supervise daily QA activities, including sampling, testing, and documentation for products

Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards, as well as company policies and customer requirements

Maintain and enforce Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) guidelines

Monitor production processes to identify deviations and implement corrective actions

Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and develop preventive measures

Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure consistent product quality

Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions

Prepare and present quality reports to management

Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Train, mentor, and supervise QA technicians and staff

Schedule and manage QA team activities to ensure coverage across shifts

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and food safety awareness

Qualification

HACCPCGMPFSMARegulatory complianceQuality management systemsData analysisAccountabilityAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationCustomer FocusedInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or related field (or equivalent experience) is required

Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory quality role

Strong knowledge of HACCP, cGMP, FSMA, and regulatory compliance

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems

Preferred

Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance within the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industry; dairy experience is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Company

Maola Local Dairies

Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants.

Founded in 1920

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees