Quality Assurance Supervisor

In this exciting role, you will be a hands-on supervisor responsible for a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes providing work direction to the Quality Assurance Technicians and Leads. The Supervisor will also help to develop, implement, and lead plant quality initiatives.

• Responsible for QA leads and technicians in monitoring and testing a wide variety of ingredients and finished product; and scheduling, training, and performance
• Supervise microbiology laboratories and analyze and interpret results while maintaining lab safety and Good Lab Practices (GLP)
• Maintain systems for checking and verifying process compliance, including SPC, HACCP, Quality Systems, Formula Control, etc.
• Implement programs, communicate effectively, anticipate and react to problems to minimize product loss or deviations from established standards
• Ensure all analytical methods used in the laboratories are current and as per Standard Methods, as required
• Coordinate plant and laboratory equipment calibration and certification programs
• Ensure compliance to state, federal, and local regulations including personnel and milk plant licensing
• Ensure proper records maintenance and information analysis.
• Word efficiently and professionally with other plant groups
• Ensure additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards
• Maintain lab supply levels and place orders to ensure proper inventory levels
• Ensure plant SOPs are current and aligned with their associated analytical methods
• Present updates to upper management on status of the Quality Department or quality issues
• Follow Chobani Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Complete other tasks as needed

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance or quality control experience within a food safety environment
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience supervising
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Work independently and in a team, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be attentive to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.