Select Milk Producers

Role Description We are looking for a Supplier Quality Specialist in La Crosse, WI or Remote, US. Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote – completely your choice The Supplier Quality Specialist assists the Supplier Quality Supervisor in the supplier management program. The Supplier Quality Specialist helps conduct supplier documentation analysis and maintenance in TraceGains, assisting with assessing risk of new suppliers/ingredients and packaging, and audits suppliers when necessary. Job Duties: - Travel to suppliers and Co-Manufacturers to conduct audits as needed. - Assist Supplier Quality Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining compliance with our supplier management program; act as the point person for specific programs as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor/Quality Assurance Manager. - Assist in ensuring supplier and item level documentation in TraceGains are being appropriately gathered and reviewed; using a risk analysis approach, determine whether approval or denial is appropriate. Correctly document risk assessments in TraceGains along with ensuring appropriate controls are put in place. - Help build and maintain connections in TraceGains and respond/investigate any declined TraceGains connections for more efficient document gathering. - Assist Supplier Quality Supervisor in monitoring supplier email alerts that come through TraceGains and respond/manage supplier feedback in TraceGains. - Continually work in TraceGains to gather and review all expired, missing, and awaiting approval supplier and item level documents for existing items. - Ensure tasks assigned in ConXus are completed in a timely manner. - Assess food fraud risk utilizing SmartAlerts in TraceGains for all items assigned. - Help with compiling information and submitting supplier complaints through CARs in TraceGains when facility issues result in supplier complaints. - Help reduce food safety risk through supplier audits by periodically executing in-person audits and virtual audits. - Improve Select Custom Solutions Quality and Food safety programs through continuous evaluation of Supplier(s). - Work with QA Compliance on ensuring change control records are entered as needed. - Assist Quality department in monthly GMP inspections and CAPA program. - Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. - Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. - Correct or report any observed safety hazards. - Support safety policies and programs. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other Science related field required. - Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Requirements - Minimum three (3) years of experience in Quality at a Food Manufacturing business required. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.): - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays Off - Uniform Program - Shoe Allowance - Onsite gym - Career Advancement Opportunities - Leadership Development - Opportunities to support our local communities - Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives - Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world Company Description At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives. We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition. Join us—and help shape what’s next.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Project Manager (PM) is a key member of the Select Services Commercial Solutions team, responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic capital and operational initiatives for both internal and external customers. This role goes beyond traditional project management. The PM serves as a technical and execution leader across a wide range of customer-facing priorities, including: - Plant operations - Reliability - Capital planning - Environmental health and safety - Sustainability - Quality - Continuous improvement - Innovation The ideal candidate brings strong engineering and manufacturing experience, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can lead complex projects from concept through commissioning while partnering effectively across a matrix organization. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or related field required - MBA preferred (not required) - Equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a technical degree - 5+ years of experience in business analysis, operational analytics, finance analytics, strategy, consulting, or related roles - Demonstrated experience building models, interpreting data, and delivering recommendations to leadership - Experience in manufacturing, food, dairy, supply chain, or CPG environments is a plus Requirements - Lead the delivery of key customer project initiatives, ensuring scope, timeline, and execution expectations are met - Manage project phases including scoping, approval, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning - Lead project teams from concept through commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) - Ensure cash flow and financial discipline are maintained across assigned projects and sites - Provide technical leadership across operational priorities including safety, reliability, food quality, and plant effectiveness - Support on-site troubleshooting and root cause problem solving in high-pressure environments - Develop and implement solutions that improve asset reliability, operational performance, and cost effectiveness - Manage direct, dotted-line, and contract resources as assigned - Build strong working relationships across customer teams including Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Maintenance - Proactively manage key equipment supplier and partner relationships - Maintain awareness of current food processing technologies, engineering standards, and regulatory codes - Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts to engineering design and project execution Benefits - Primarily remote work environment; occasional time spent in production/farm/field settings as needed to understand operations and validate findings Core Competencies - Execution Excellence: Drives complex projects forward with urgency, structure, and accountability - Technical & Operational Credibility: Earns trust through practical engineering knowledge and plant-floor understanding - Structured Problem Solving: Quickly assesses ambiguous situations, identifies root causes, and develops actionable solutions - Cross-Functional Influence & Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, and Commercial teams - Customer & Partner Orientation: Represents Select Services with professionalism and credibility in customer-facing settings - Communication & Executive Presence: Communicates clearly and confidently with frontline teams and senior leadership - Continuous Improvement Mindset: Brings an operational excellence lens to every project - Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and high expectations