(USA) Quality Systems Specialist, Manufacturing - Weekdays

Milk Processing Facility Quality Assurance Manager

Walmart is opening its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The state-of-the-art facility will process and bottle a variety of milk options including Gallon, Half Gallon, Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim, 1% Chocolate Milk, and Cream for Walmart's Great Value and Sam's Club's Member's Mark brands. This new facility represents Walmart's commitment to building a more resilient and transparent supply chain, sourcing high-quality milk primarily from Texas dairy farmers to serve more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi.

What You'll Do...

Ensures Quality Systems (for example, CAPA, Non-Conformance, Trending, Customer Complaints, System / Process Change Control, etc.) compliance and drives improvements by providing guidance and ensuring corrective and / or preventative actions are implemented adequately and timely; recording and recommending improvements regarding sensitive information; auditing food safety, quality systems, and manufacturing practices; issuing non-conformance to necessary processes; notifying leaders and associates for gaps in quality programs; monitoring status of actions and closure; and assessing corrective and / or preventative action effectiveness. Supports setting compliance and / or regulatory objectives for increased efficiencies, compliance, and quality relating to the business by participating in customer / regulatory audits through the presentation of programs and records; identifying process improvements; supporting continuous improvement initiatives; preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and creating Annual Product Reviews for management decision making. Ensures products are produced to specification by verifying all documentation requirements; monitoring adherence to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges. Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities. Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.

Minimum Qualifications...

2 years' quality assurance and / or quality control experience within a related environment (for example, dairy plant, food processing, manufacturing). 2 years' clerical experience (for example, filing, data entry) using computer applications (for example, email, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Visio).

Preferred Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Science, Agriculture or related field., GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, SSOPs, CIP, SQF, FSMA, Appendix N Antibiotic Testing, DMC Direct Microscopic Count, DMSC Direct Microscopic Somatic Count, Sediment Testing, Freezing Point (Cryoscope).

Primary Location...

705 John Bowden Pkwy, Robinson, TX 76706-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.