Overview
Validation Specialist Jobs in Lexington, KY at Piramal Enterprises
Darigold is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our NEW Pasco Plant. This role is pivotal to ensure the quality and safety of the finished goods we produce. This role’s main function is to administer plant policies and procedures relating to quality and food safety. This person will also supervise the lab technician team as directed by the Sr. Quality Assurance Manager through performance, monitoring and development of quality systems and procedures.
As a leader of the Quality Assurance team, a person must be an example of the desires and abilities to contribute to the overall success of the plant. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year. As such, all Darigold employees are expected to follow all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions. All employees should also believe in collaborating with others to achieve team goals, while also effectively working independently without direct supervision.
What You Will Do
Perform records review, monitor compliance to specifications, methods, and procedures, GMP,
HACCP and food safety programs. Ensure compliance through sampling and testing of all
relevant processes and materials.
Environmental and sanitation monitoring by conducting and directing the associated programs.
Perform and monitor laboratory equipment calibrations.
Lead team of laboratory technicians in quality analysis.
Monitor plant quality data and analysis.
Supervise and conduct laboratory functions and operations in all facets of analytical testing and
support for in-process and finished product analysis.
Train and review of methodologies, SOP’s, performance, and techniques of hourly employees.
Implement and conduct routine laboratory calibrations of instruments to assure accuracy and
repeatability of test results.
Finished product evaluation to include packaging review and finished product integrity. Ensure
all analytical and production check frequencies are being met.
Weights and measures verification to include scale checks and documentation.
Conduct internal audits to verify compliance to WSDA, USDA and FDA requirements.
Conduct routine plant inspection to verify compliance to regulatory requirements from milk
receiving to shipping of finished products.
Carries out additional duties as assigned
What You Bring
2-3 years of experience in Dairy or Food Quality assurance with preference given to those with a
B.S. Degree in Food/Dairy Science/Microbiology or an associated discipline
1+ year(s) of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in plant
Quality
HACCP certification
Self-motivated
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Nice to Have’s
M.S. of Food Science
Experience in food plant sanitation.
PQCI certification, SQF certification, Internal auditor training, Food defense coordinator training
Detailed Oriented
Salary Range
$78,000 – $83,427
Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work
are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
Employer 401K contributions
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
Employer paid life & disability coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
Education assistance
Employee assistance program
Community giving through matching donations
Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
Our Commitment to Diversity
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on
mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work
every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We
welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and
expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic
information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of
employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment
background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We
participate in E-Verify – please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work
Statement, English / Spanish.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Title: Validation Specialist
Company: Piramal Enterprises
Location: Lexington, KY
