Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or related field required.
Minimum three years of quality assurance/control experience in food processing/dairy production.
Previous supervisory experience is essential.
HACCP Certification is mandatory.
PCQI Certification is required.
SQF Certification is necessary.
ASQ CMQ/OE Certification and CIS are preferred.
Strong business acumen and understanding of industry trends are important.
High-level leadership skills with experience in team management and change facilitation.
Responsibilities
Manage the development and implementation of food safety and quality policies and programs.
Oversee methods for measuring food safety and quality goals and recommend corrective actions.
Interface with various stakeholders to establish food safety and quality requirements.
Ensure proposed and existing products are reviewed for food safety and quality issues.
Manage compliance with government regulations and oversee audits.
Provide a safe work environment for all employees.
Handle department budget and cost management activities.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape quality assurance programs.
Engagement with cross-functional teams including sales and manufacturing.
Focus on continuous improvement and product reliability.
Involvement in compliance with regulatory standards.
Potential for professional development through certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Type: Regular
Where you will drive value:
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager in Little Chute, WI.
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for maintaining the Agropur's Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program including all planned and systematic activities within the quality system that are demonstrated to provide confidence that the product meets quality requirements. This position provides leadership related to various quality programs including, but not limited to, HACCP, sanitation, hygiene, validation, document control, document review, change management, supplier/vendor qualification and management, raw material specifications, internal auditing, pest control, etc.
Manage the formulation, implementation and maintenance of basic policies, plans, programs, standards and techniques necessary to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
Manage the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the degree to which Agropur's food safety/quality goals, objectives and standards are being met; utilizing the results in the effective management of QA activities and recommending corrective actions as needed.
Interface with sales, suppliers, customers, manufacturing, and distribution to establish food safety and quality requirements on individual products and services based on customer need, the function of the product and its reliability, salability, and value.
Manage food safety and quality assurance functions to ensure that proposed and existing products and processes are reviewed to avoid or eliminate unnecessary food safety and quality issues; developing recommendations for improvements that increase product uniformity and reliability and improve characteristics to reduce field failures and complaints.
Ensure all operations comply with government and agency regulations; manage all audits with such agencies.
Responsible for providing a safe work environment.
Responsible for department budget and cost management activities.
What will enable you to have an impact:
Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management or related field.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum three (3) years of quality assurance/control experience required; preferably in food processing/dairy production.
Previous supervisory experience required.
HACCP Certification required.
PCQI Certification required.
SQF Certification required.
ASQ CMQ/OE Certification preferred.
CIS preferred.
Knowledge in business acumen, understanding of current and future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the organization, familiarity with the competition, and comprehension of how strategies work in marketplace.
High level of leadership skills including strategic thinking, fostering teamwork, cultivating relationships, and demonstrable experience leading teams through change.
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
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About Agropur Cooperative
Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
