Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$82k–$120k/yr
Senior
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$70k–$85k/yr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Town of West Seneca, New York, United States · On-site
$72k–$90k/yr
Entry level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Production oversight, Team leadership, Quality control, Food safety, Preventive maintenance
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$31/hr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Town of Cheektowaga, New York, United States · On-site
$70k–$85k/yr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Warehouse management, Leadership, Team motivation, Performance evaluation, Analytical thinking
Town of Lancaster, New York, United States · Hybrid
$68k–$84k/yr
Mid level
The Pricing Analyst is responsible for managing and analyzing monthly pricing processes for dairy products, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with market conditions and contractual agreements. This role p…
Skills: Pricing analysis, SAP S/4HANA, Financial analysis, Cost analysis, Excel
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
Entry level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Town of West Seneca, New York, United States · On-site
$75k–$85k/yr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Production supervision, Packaging department management, Continuous improvement, Capital projects, PM planning
Town of Cheektowaga, New York, United States · On-site
$85k–$95k/yr
Senior
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
$65k–$88k/yr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Labor Planning, Food Safety, GMP
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
$101k–$133k/yr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Animal Welfare Standards, Milk Quality Testing, Member Relations
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$27/hr
Mid level
The Warehouse Operations Coordinator supports day-to-day warehouse activities to ensure the accurate, safe, and timely movement of inventory. This role coordinates receiving, storage, order fulfillment, shipping, and inv…
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$41/hr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Town of Lancaster, New York, United States · On-site
$65k–$85k/yr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Material Planning, Procurement, SAP MM, MRP, Inventory Optimization
Town of Lawrence, New York, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
Senior
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Electro-mechanical Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, PLC Controllers, Process Instrumentation, Schematic Interpretation
Town of Lancaster, New York, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: Invoicing, Cash Receipts, Payment Application, Deduction Tracking, SAP
Town of Lawrence, New York, United States · On-site
$60k–$75k/yr
Mid level
North Country Dairy’s HR Generalist is responsible for supporting a broad range of human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, train…
City of Batavia, New York, United States · On-site
$100k–$150k/yr
Senior+
Oversee the HR functions across multiple unionized dairy manufacturing plants and the Rochester, NY-based distribution team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR management within complex unionized se…
Town of Lawrence, New York, United States · On-site
Mid level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Town of Cheektowaga, New York, United States · On-site
Entry level
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and emplo…
Skills: CDL-A License, Local Delivery, Hand Cart Operation, Power Jack Operation, Physical Labor
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$82k–$120k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, associate degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Retirement plan, Wellness program, Paid time away from work, Paid holidays
Posted 12h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Manager oversees the total quality program, including documentation, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement of food safety systems. They also lead third-party and SQF audits while managing the plant QA team and supporting R&D projects.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Food, Dairy, or Natural Sciences and five to seven years of related experience. Strong knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, and previous supervisory experience are required for this role.
Full job description
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.
The Manager of Plant Quality Assurance oversees the total quality program within the manufacturing plant. This includes documentation, compliance monitoring, auditing, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems. The role ensures conformance with internal policies, FDA regulations, GFSI standards, HACCP, GMPs, and customer specifications. The position also leads third-party and SQF audits and serves as the plant’s QA lead in the absence of the Director of QA.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems Oversight
Ensure QA policy and procedures manual is current.
Manage QA Hold and Product Loss/Disposition programs.
Perform and report trend analysis to support continuous improvement.
Perform functions necessary to maintain food safety and quality systems, including regulatory and customer compliance.
Regulatory & Compliance
Provide Regulatory Affairs review and approval of validation protocols, change orders, nonconformance reports, and related documentation.
Participate in and support regulatory and customer audits.
Maintain and follow up on Corrective Action Preventative Action Plans (CAPA) in line with GFSI and HACCP regulations.
Audit Leadership
Lead third-party and SQF audits.
Support internal auditing programs.
Team Leadership & Management
Oversee employee schedules and assigned responsibilities within the Plant QA team.
Manage direct reports: interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and reward and disciplinary actions.
Address complaints and resolve problems
Serve as acting Director of Quality Assurance in their absence.
Customer and R&D Support
Serve as point of contact for customer inquiries, audits, and concerns.
Support Research & Development on new projects and coordinate equipment/product validation.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Food, Dairy, or Natural Sciences preferred.
Minimum Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Five to seven years of related experience and/or training.
Active involvement in Quality Programs within the Food and Beverage industry.
Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems, HACCP, and statistical process control preferred.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Strong personal computer skills preferred.
Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information to groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to respond professionally and effectively to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Working Conditions (Physical Demands)
Frequently required to speak and hear.
Occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Pay:
$81,800 to $120,000.00 per year*
*The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Milk is Our Life's Work.
Progressive cooperative owned by over 250 family farms offering award-winning dairy products.
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1971
Headquarters
Lancaster, New York
LinkedIn followers
5,641
A cooperative of about 260 family-owned farms, Upstate Niagara is a food and beverage company that has been producing award-winning, high-quality dairy products since 1971. These offerings include milk, cream, flavored milk, shelf stable ready-to-drink beverages, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, canned evaporated milk, and ice cream mix products marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Intense Milk®, Milk for Life®, Spring Farms®, Gold Cow® and Valley Farms® brands, in addition to numerous contract and retail customer labels.
Here at Upstate Niagara, WE NOURISH LIFE. This is our Purpose, and because we are a farmer-owned cooperative, we carry the values from the farm into every part of our business. The honor and responsibility of keeping these traditions alive for generations to come are why we pour so much care into the quality of our products and service, and our responsiveness to the market. Whether through food, paycheck, community, or support, all of us at Upstate Niagara come together to nourish every life we touch.
Our Vision: To modernize our cooperative for sustainable growth that enriches all the lives we touch.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic (Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran).
Offices: 368 Pleasant View Dr, Lancaster, New York 14086, US · 700 Ellicott St, Batavia, New York 14020, US · 1730 Dale Rd, Buffalo, New York 14225, US · 45 Fulton Ave, Rochester, New York 14608, US · 1860 E 3rd St, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701, US
Milk is Our Life's Work.
Progressive cooperative owned by over 250 family farms offering award-winning dairy products.
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1971
Headquarters
Lancaster, New York
LinkedIn followers
5,641
A cooperative of about 260 family-owned farms, Upstate Niagara is a food and beverage company that has been producing award-winning, high-quality dairy products since 1971. These offerings include milk, cream, flavored milk, shelf stable ready-to-drink beverages, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, canned evaporated milk, and ice cream mix products marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Intense Milk®, Milk for Life®, Spring Farms®, Gold Cow® and Valley Farms® brands, in addition to numerous contract and retail customer labels.
Here at Upstate Niagara, WE NOURISH LIFE. This is our Purpose, and because we are a farmer-owned cooperative, we carry the values from the farm into every part of our business. The honor and responsibility of keeping these traditions alive for generations to come are why we pour so much care into the quality of our products and service, and our responsiveness to the market. Whether through food, paycheck, community, or support, all of us at Upstate Niagara come together to nourish every life we touch.
Our Vision: To modernize our cooperative for sustainable growth that enriches all the lives we touch.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic (Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran).
Offices: 368 Pleasant View Dr, Lancaster, New York 14086, US · 700 Ellicott St, Batavia, New York 14020, US · 1730 Dale Rd, Buffalo, New York 14225, US · 45 Fulton Ave, Rochester, New York 14608, US · 1860 E 3rd St, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701, US