gpac
Quality Assurance Manager - Dairy Manufacturing
gpac, Verona, Wisconsin, United States, 53593
Job Description
Are you a
hands-on Quality Assurance leader
who thrives on the production floor and enjoys mentoring teams? Our client, a well-established
dairy manufacturer with over 40 years of success , is experiencing rapid growth and adding a
new QA Manager position
to support their expanding operations. This role offers the opportunity to
shape quality standards , lead continuous improvement, and make a direct impact on plant performance.
Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee
all quality assurance functions , including QA, QC, and sanitation activities.
Implement and maintain
QA policies, procedures, and compliance standards
to meet company, customer, and regulatory expectations.
Interpret test results and effectively
communicate findings to customers and internal teams .
Train, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians
to ensure operational excellence.
Conduct and participate in
customer audits, annual SQF audits, and pre-shipment reviews .
Manage
GMP, HACCP, and SSOP programs , including validations, CCP monitoring, and corrective actions.
Direct inspection and sampling activities, including
temperature checks, weight verification, and specification inspections .
Identify and resolve quality-related issues, analyze data, and
develop alternative solutions
collaboratively.
Partner with the
Plant Manager and Sanitation Manager
to maintain proper housekeeping, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
3+ years
of supervisory experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within the
dairy or food manufacturing
industry.
Strong knowledge of
HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMPs, USDA, and FDA
regulations.
Experience managing
audits, quality processes, and sanitation programs .
Proficiency in QA systems, process control, and data analysis; DSI inventory knowledge is a plus.
Familiarity with
organic, Kosher, and Halal standards
preferred.
PCQI certification
and a
food science background
are highly desirable.
Excellent
organizational, communication, and leadership skills
with a hands-on, mentoring approach.
What’s in It for You
Competitive Salary Comprehensive benefits package Join a stable, growing company with major expansion plans
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Are you a
hands-on Quality Assurance leader
who thrives on the production floor and enjoys mentoring teams? Our client, a well-established
dairy manufacturer with over 40 years of success , is experiencing rapid growth and adding a
new QA Manager position
to support their expanding operations. This role offers the opportunity to
shape quality standards , lead continuous improvement, and make a direct impact on plant performance.
Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee
all quality assurance functions , including QA, QC, and sanitation activities.
Implement and maintain
QA policies, procedures, and compliance standards
to meet company, customer, and regulatory expectations.
Interpret test results and effectively
communicate findings to customers and internal teams .
Train, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians
to ensure operational excellence.
Conduct and participate in
customer audits, annual SQF audits, and pre-shipment reviews .
Manage
GMP, HACCP, and SSOP programs , including validations, CCP monitoring, and corrective actions.
Direct inspection and sampling activities, including
temperature checks, weight verification, and specification inspections .
Identify and resolve quality-related issues, analyze data, and
develop alternative solutions
collaboratively.
Partner with the
Plant Manager and Sanitation Manager
to maintain proper housekeeping, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
3+ years
of supervisory experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within the
dairy or food manufacturing
industry.
Strong knowledge of
HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMPs, USDA, and FDA
regulations.
Experience managing
audits, quality processes, and sanitation programs .
Proficiency in QA systems, process control, and data analysis; DSI inventory knowledge is a plus.
Familiarity with
organic, Kosher, and Halal standards
preferred.
PCQI certification
and a
food science background
are highly desirable.
Excellent
organizational, communication, and leadership skills
with a hands-on, mentoring approach.
What’s in It for You
Competitive Salary Comprehensive benefits package Join a stable, growing company with major expansion plans
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.