CALF Quality Assurance Field Analyst

Organic Valley•Town of Portland, WI

2d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting product and processing facility quality data to effectively communicate metrics and drive performance trends. This role will have an emphasis in trend analysis and control of key performance indicators including data accuracy, reporting, and continuous process improvement, while supporting facility QA and Laboratory programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in laboratory sciences, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Statistics or similar degree or equivalent work experience required.
3+ years of relevant QA technical experience.
Hands on experience working in large enterprise business systems (i.e. ERP, PLM, DOORS etc.)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in food industry, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, budgeting or statistical analysis.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, especially Excel; experience with Business Objects and ERP preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex information and recommendations in a concise and professional manner.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Practical dairy and food manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of product quality and food safety requirements preferred.
Ability to attain and maintain Food Safety and technical certifications (HACCP, PCQI, State Analyst Licenses)

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate product and processing facility quality trends.
Coordinate troubleshooting efforts with site Production Leadership
Coordinate monthly metric reporting and present content including interpretation and root cause.
Expert on root cause analysis.
Review functional specifications for processing compliance as needed
Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan for facility commodities.
Develop, document and maintain data, data validation, and key performance indicator trending.
Coordinate with Corporate QA on plant metric reporting and communicate content including interpretation and root cause.
Facilitate test plan/root cause reviews with cross-functional team members.
Identify potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management.
Identify, report and verify defect fixes through quality deviations.
Support Facility technical duties as needed
Lead Certification, Regulatory, and GFSI inspections as needed
Designated back-up for site QA Manager
Maintain confidential information with discretion.
Contribute to system direction and challenges regarding product quality to CROPP management.
Train co-workers in proper processes and systems related to quality management .
Coordinate process improvements for implementation at all Field QA Locations
Participate in special projects as required.
Other duties as assigned by manager, director or VP of Quality.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
Flexible Scheduling
On-site all-organic cafeterias