Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor jobs in Mesa, AZ

Description

Join a global leader that is a third-generation, family-owned company that is passionate about bringing the world’s best dairy products to family tables. We understand the power of food to connect people, unite cultures, and enrich daily life. The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt Group offers your favorite yogurts like Stonyfield Organic®, siggi’s®, Brown Cow™ and Green Mountain®. Our customers demand high quality, so we are always looking for people who enjoy a challenge, make things happen, and get results. 

The Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of dairy products within our yogurt manufacturing facility. This position involves overseeing the operations of the quality assurance laboratory, managing a team of lab technicians/custodians, and implementing quality control process to meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.

• Lead and supervise a team of lab technicians and custodians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing to verify product specifications and standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Stay update on relevant food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory audits.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and while working within the department’s inventory budget.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Coordinate with other departments to prioritize testing needs and support production schedules.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and quality enhancements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality incidents.
• Provide ongoing training to lab staff on quality assurance protocols, testing methods, and safety procedures.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the laboratory team.
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a quality assurance role within the diary manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Proficiency in laboratory testing methods and instrumentation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Detailed-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems.\
• Certification in food safety (e.g., SQF, HACCP) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Full range of body motion.
• Close vision.
• Sensory evaluations.
• Manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment. 

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all the duties.

 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Casa Grande Dairy Products, LLC, part of Lactalis US Yogurt, is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability.