Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Relocation Package: Up to $10,000

Salary: Up to $135,000 w/ bonuses

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for a leading manufacturing company in the frozen food and dairy industry. This role is essential to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced production environment. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee the QA team, sanitation, and housekeeping operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines and certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safeguard consumer and employee safety while upholding brand integrity.
• Manage and enforce Food Safety Plans and allergen control programs.
• Lead the SQF certification process and maintain compliance with all related standards.
• Supervise the quality, sanitation, and housekeeping teams, managing around 14 staff, including 3 direct reports.
• Serve as the Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), responsible for enhancing and maintaining food safety plans and programs.
• Collaborate with third-party auditors, USDA, Kosher, Organic certifiers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety audits and maintain certifications such as SQF, Organic, Kosher, and FDA.
• Track and analyze environmental monitoring data, product quality metrics, CAPAs, and other quality-related data to drive continuous improvement in production, sanitation, and supply chain processes.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to improve the sanitary design of processing equipment.
• Lead and develop the QA team, focusing on engagement and recruitment.
• Collaborate with management and sales to develop and implement new product concepts.
• Oversee the generation and finalization of nutritional and labeling information.
• Work with third-party retailers and co-packers to produce their products at our facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in compliance with all safety protocols.
• Contribute to team efforts and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, food technology, or a related field.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (30ºF to 45ºF) for extended periods (up to 12 hours).
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a QA Manager in a food manufacturing environment.
• At least 8 years of experience working within food production.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan