We're seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to oversee Quality Assurance at the plant level for multi-state distribution. You'll ensure the production of safe, high-quality products by implementing corporate quality assurance policies and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Implement corporate quality assurance programs to prevent quality or safety issues.
• Monitor finished product quality to meet corporate and customer specifications.
• Supervise the quality team and manage departmental spending.
• Develop skills of direct reports and plant employees.
• Ensure the plant is audit- and inspection-ready at all times.
• Provide support for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Lead Process Improvement initiatives.
• Develop complete HACCP and QACCP plans for the plant.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related problems.
• Stay current with industry, regulatory, and certifying agency guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 3+ years of quality experience, preferably in the food or beverage industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer.
• Effective negotiation skills with the ability to listen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic.
• HACCP Certified, or ability to become certified upon hiring.

• Salary $90,000- $130,000
• PTO
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k