Daisy Brand
Corporate Quality Assurance Specialist
Daisy Brand, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Location
Dallas - Main Office - Dallas, TXJob Category
1600 - Agricultural and food scientistsDescription
The Corporate Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for fostering a culture of quality excellence. This role is focused on driving continuous improvement of product quality and processes. In addition, this individual will support the Quality Department and Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager in other project activities as needed.Responsibilities
Frequently reviews product quality data and trends to determine continuous improvement initiativesDrives Supplier improvement in milk and cream quality, etc.Supports plant problem solving efforts utilizing new and established corrective action processesConducts product complaint trend analysis to assist the manufacturing facilitiesDevelops and revises food safety/quality policies and proceduresReviews and approves changes to product specifications and laboratory methodsDrives adherence to ingredient and packaging specifications by following SPC principles using the current tools for real-time data visualizationCoordinates sample collections from internal plants for product and packaging reviewsProvides technical support for resolution to issues relative to key process indicators in quality and/or food safetyPerforms internal and external food safety, quality and regulatory auditsLeads change management for material lot qualification through label approval and other business processesParticipates in cross-functional teams to assist plants in effective implementation of food safety and quality initiatives and processesOther projects, as requiredJob Requirements
High analytical aptitudeProficient in mathematics and statisticsAbility to multi-taskDetail-orientedResilient and resourcefulAssertiveWorks independently and drives projects to completionResults oriented and highly customer focused (internal and external)Effective interpersonal communication (written and verbal) and presentation skillsTechnical writing abilityEducation and Training
Required
Bachelors degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related discipline1-3 years of relevant industry experienceData analysis and statistical process control experienceExperience with MS Office Suite, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), statistical software (ex. JMP)
Preferred
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human FoodHACCP TrainedKnowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes, such as SQFDairy manufacturing experience
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager and works with others in the Quality Department to improve the business. Frequent onsite collaboration at internal manufacturing facilities is expected.Travel and Location
Travel % - occasionalBased at the Corporate Office (Dallas, TX) in a hybrid role.Company Overview
For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is Americas #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.Daisy's core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.4 weeks annual paid time off.Extra time off for volunteering.Tuition reimbursement.Fitness membership reimbursement.And moreDaisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.
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Dallas - Main Office - Dallas, TXJob Category
1600 - Agricultural and food scientistsDescription
The Corporate Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for fostering a culture of quality excellence. This role is focused on driving continuous improvement of product quality and processes. In addition, this individual will support the Quality Department and Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager in other project activities as needed.Responsibilities
Frequently reviews product quality data and trends to determine continuous improvement initiativesDrives Supplier improvement in milk and cream quality, etc.Supports plant problem solving efforts utilizing new and established corrective action processesConducts product complaint trend analysis to assist the manufacturing facilitiesDevelops and revises food safety/quality policies and proceduresReviews and approves changes to product specifications and laboratory methodsDrives adherence to ingredient and packaging specifications by following SPC principles using the current tools for real-time data visualizationCoordinates sample collections from internal plants for product and packaging reviewsProvides technical support for resolution to issues relative to key process indicators in quality and/or food safetyPerforms internal and external food safety, quality and regulatory auditsLeads change management for material lot qualification through label approval and other business processesParticipates in cross-functional teams to assist plants in effective implementation of food safety and quality initiatives and processesOther projects, as requiredJob Requirements
High analytical aptitudeProficient in mathematics and statisticsAbility to multi-taskDetail-orientedResilient and resourcefulAssertiveWorks independently and drives projects to completionResults oriented and highly customer focused (internal and external)Effective interpersonal communication (written and verbal) and presentation skillsTechnical writing abilityEducation and Training
Required
Bachelors degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related discipline1-3 years of relevant industry experienceData analysis and statistical process control experienceExperience with MS Office Suite, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), statistical software (ex. JMP)
Preferred
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human FoodHACCP TrainedKnowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes, such as SQFDairy manufacturing experience
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Corporate Food Safety & Quality Manager and works with others in the Quality Department to improve the business. Frequent onsite collaboration at internal manufacturing facilities is expected.Travel and Location
Travel % - occasionalBased at the Corporate Office (Dallas, TX) in a hybrid role.Company Overview
For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is Americas #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.Daisy's core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.4 weeks annual paid time off.Extra time off for volunteering.Tuition reimbursement.Fitness membership reimbursement.And moreDaisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.
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