California Dairies, Inc. is the leading dairy processing cooperative in California! As a farmer-owned cooperative, we operate six processing facilities located throughout California. CDI employees are highly valued and are provided competitive benefits packages and career growth plans. We are looking for dedicated and talented individuals to join our team!

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:

• Annual Salary Range $67,566 - $95,900
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary

Oversee the quality and completeness of all documents generated by QA department and other departments. Aid in providing training to employees on plant policies and SOPs. Support and enforce SQF, QA, GMP, and Safety policies and procedures including production needs

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee the butter and powder hold and release program and ensure that product releases are done in a timely manner.
• Aid in the review of microbiology test results daily and further investigate high counts.
• Physically inspect know or likely trouble points of potential contamination with production management
• Aid in the inspection of dryers during down time, and ensure forms are properly filled out and all the critical parameters are addressed.
• Assist in pre-inspections leading toward audits as well as pre- start up inspections for all major equipment.
• Maintenance of all plant audit related forms and binders to ensure everything is properly filled out.
• Oversee daily calibrations and thorough understanding of SOP's, Micro, Chemical and Procedural
• Assist in quality assurance and any other areas of the plant when necessary
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies Inc. best interests.
• Will be responsible of all Quality Assurance Manager Tasks during vacation or leave.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objective.

Education/Experience

• A BS degree in Dairy or Food Science or other related field and four years of experience in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required in five (5) out of the last ten (10) years

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to provide training to employees through Power Point presentations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel, and Power Point programs. Microsoft Visio is a plus.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.