Quality Assurance Supervisor

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be responsible to support and maintain the company Quality Systems programs, support and enforce the SQF, QA, GMP, and Safety policies and procedures including production needs, support and assist in maintaining the HACCP program and its pre-requisite programs, support and maintain the Food Safety/Food Security/Biosecurity programs, and aid in customer complaint investigations and response.

• Oversee the butter (Tipton, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock South) and powder hold and release program.
  • Ensure that product releases are done in a timely manner.
  • Take over the hold and release of products in the absence of the Product Control Specialist.
  • Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with the following duties.
• Aid in the review of microbiology test results daily and further investigate high counts. Physically inspect known or likely trouble points of potential contamination with production management.
• Aid in the review of plant documents and inspections to ensure all procedures are being followed.
  • Aid in the inspection of dryers during down time, and ensure forms are properly filled out and all the critical parameters are addressed.
  • Aid in the pre-inspections leading towards audits to ensure no infractions are found during the walk through.
  • Aid in new pre-start up inspections for all major equipment.
• Aid in the maintenance of all plant audit related forms and binders to ensure everything is properly filled out, such as:
  • Daily/Monthly glass, plastic brittle and ceramics inspections.
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly pest control inspections.
• Oversee daily equipment calibrations.
• Understanding of SOPs
  - Micro, chemical, and procedures.
• Ensure technicians calibrate load out and receiving thermometers daily.
• Ensure technicians calibrate all other thermometers weekly.
• Ensure NIST certified thermometers are re-calibrated annually.
• Aid in the master sanitation programs to ensure high compliance rate at the end of the month.
• Oversee the review of CIP records daily - investigate and report any cleaning problems or deficiencies.
• Generate a Preventative Measure if needed and consult with plant management for implementation approach.
• Assist QA Manager with the Appendix N program administration.
• Aid in the inspection of codes for both finish powder and butter (Tipton, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock South) daily.
• Aid in the inspection finish package appearance daily for both butter and powder.
• Will be responsible for all Quality Assurance Manager tasks during vacation or leave.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• 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.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies Inc. best interests.
• Assist in quality assurance and any other areas of the…