Quality Manager

Join a dynamic food manufacturing organization as a Quality Manager in the Madison area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead quality assurance initiatives within a respected food production environment. As part of a new leadership team, you'll help shape the future of quality systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and product excellence.

Job Duties

• Ensure adherence to food safety policies and government regulations (FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, GFSI)
• Conduct product inspections, sampling, and testing to maintain quality standards
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure incoming material quality
• Lead customer, regulatory, and certification audits
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data to identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement consistent quality processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of quality assurance experience in food production
• Bachelor's degree in food science, quality assurance, or related field
• Experience with food safety regulations and quality management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in quality assurance software applications
• Food manufacturing experience, particularly in dairy or cheese production preferred

Desired Traits

• Forward-thinking with ability to anticipate next steps
• Meticulous and analytical in follow-through
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding communication skills
• Comfortable with courageous conversations
• Client-focused with high personal energy
• Persuasive and intuitive multi-tasker
• Calculated risk-taker who thrives in high-pressure environments