Quality Assurance Coordinator

Operations Quality Assurance SpecialistThe Land O'Lakes Supply Chain & Operations division is a strategic leader across business units, driving operational excellence, quality, and innovation. Our team partners with Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources to deliver value for business units, members, and customers.The Operations Quality Assurance Specialist works in close liaison with operations to ensure finished products consistently meet customer specifications by upholding all standards of the Land O'Lakes Quality Management System.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish, supervise, and monitor quality assurance programs (HACCP, GMPs, BRC, EQMS standards, regulatory requirements)Provide quality and food safety support for both quality and production departmentsAssist management in maintaining quality systemsTrack corrective actions and monitor Product Safety Quality EventsPrep and document audit materials and programsPerform positive release and manage external warehouse inventoryComplete HACCP record reviews and SharePoint updatesAssist with lab calibrations and support quality trainingsAct as backup to Quality Supervisor to support lab techniciansTrack non-conforming/downgrade cheese and manage specification deviationsProvide input on whey powder specifications and manage cheese customer samplesDocument Control Program managementCoordinate lot track & trace exercisesAssist with Environmental Monitoring Program & manage GMP audit programComplete other duties as assignedPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentOccasional walking, sitting, handling, reaching, and climbing stairs/laddersAbility to lift/move up to 15 lbsVisual requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, able to adjust focusExposed to fluctuating temperatures and weather conditionsOccasionally loud environments requiring ear plugsPersonal protective equipment required in manufacturing areasMinimum QualificationsAssociates degree or higher required (Preferably in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field)Strong quality assurance and/or dairy science backgroundAuditing skills and understanding of corrective/preventive actionsKnowledge of Good Manufacturing PracticesEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and prioritization abilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or comparable fieldEffective teaching, influencing, and troubleshooting skillsPositive attitude, strong work ethic, decisiveness, and high initiativeExperience with document control program management