Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - Dairy

Location: Fond Du Lac, WI

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 annually

Overview: Oversee product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for our dairy manufacturing plant. Lead the quality assurance program, ensuring top-notch standards, training, testing, and communication in line with company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring data accuracy.
• Define and monitor quality specifications for finished products, in-process tests, ingredients, and raw materials.
• Supervise and develop QA personnel, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Manage laboratory budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Investigate and address customer complaints promptly; liaise with vendors/customers on quality matters.
• Oversee product/process development, internal and vendor audits, and inventory management.
• Ensure FDA, HACCP, GMP compliance, and maintain Kosher and Halal certification programs.
• Stay updated on production methods, regulations, and best practices related to our products.
• Educate production staff on quality standards, equipment sanitation, and storage practices.
• Coordinate pest control services.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in manufacturing QA management.
• Bachelors in Life Science or related field.
• Strong R&D background; dairy manufacturing experience a must.
• Proficient in lab testing procedures and software applications.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Dairy processing or lactoferrin knowledge is a plus.