CALF Quality Assurance Field Analyst

CALF Quality Assurance Field Analyst

Location – This is an onsite role that works at the Conversion and Labeling Facility in Cashton, WI. The shift/hours are Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. OR Tuesday-Friday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive – Yes

Summary of Role
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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
o Develop and communicate product and processing facility quality trends.
o Coordinate troubleshooting efforts with site Production Leadership
o Coordinate monthly metric reporting and present content including interpretation and root
cause.
o Expert on root cause analysis.
o Review functional specifications for processing compliance as needed
o Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test
coverage plan for facility commodities.
o Develop, document and maintain data, data validation, and key performance indicator
trending.
o Coordinate with Corporate QA on plant metric reporting and communicate content including
interpretation and root cause.
o Facilitate test plan/root cause reviews with cross-functional team members.
o Identify potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues
immediately to management.
o Identify, report and verify defect fixes through quality deviations.
o Support Facility technical duties as needed
o Lead Certification, Regulatory, and GFSI inspections as needed
o Designated back-up for site QA Manager

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
o Maintain confidential information with discretion.
o Contribute to system direction and challenges regarding product quality to CROPP
management.
o Train co-workers in proper processes and systems related to quality management .
o Coordinate process improvements for implementation at all Field QA Locations
o Participate in special projects as required.
o Other duties as assigned by manager, director or VP of Quality.

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

Base hourly range: $29.23 - $35.43 per hour
The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $29.23 per hour. This hourly range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly range is not typical.

Benefits
We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• 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