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Quality Manager
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MGP Ingredients .
MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco and the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional and functional wheat‑ and pea‑based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in the Midwestern U.S. and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.
The Opportunity Under the guidance of the Branded Spirits Quality Manager, you will provide quality control leadership for the plant to ensure product safety and quality of all products. You will implement and maintain quality management programs and product safety systems such as HAACP, GMPs, SOPs, and food‑safety certifications in support of the manufacturing plant’s quality initiatives and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will also conduct audits of processes, systems, and production to ensure excellent quality production.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsible for all quality control programs, systems, and instrumentation.
Supervise all Saint Louis quality control associates.
Work with R&D to ensure all product specifications are developed for new products and maintained throughout batching and production of all products.
Plan and conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures, including raw‑material supplier and co‑packer audits.
Work with Luxco Supply Chain and raw‑material suppliers on issues or defects for proper crediting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions, entering documentation into the Raw Material Complaints program.
Conduct or supervise studies to determine cause, effect, and corrective measures required to remedy deviations from desired quality standards.
Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and associated documentation are properly developed, reviewed, implemented, and updated.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct all quality training or ensure that training has been conducted for all plant employees.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and use problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis tools.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Branded Spirits Quality Manager.
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering.
Five years’ experience in the food and/or beverage manufacturing industry, with at least three years in a quality‑management role.
Strong knowledge of governmental regulations concerning beverage manufacturing operations (e.g., HAACP, GMPs).
Experience setting up and controlling all plant procedures and documentation.
Ability to control all quality systems accurately to ensure customer satisfaction.
Excellent technical knowledge and analytical skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must regularly talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The position may involve the use of office equipment, computer software, manuals, books, hand tools, power tools, two‑way radios, sanitation equipment, and laboratory equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager (c.zbikowski@mgpi.com).
Compensation & Benefits Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. MGP offers medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, and PTO.
Legal & Background All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
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Quality Manager
role at
MGP Ingredients .
MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco and the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional and functional wheat‑ and pea‑based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in the Midwestern U.S. and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.
The Opportunity Under the guidance of the Branded Spirits Quality Manager, you will provide quality control leadership for the plant to ensure product safety and quality of all products. You will implement and maintain quality management programs and product safety systems such as HAACP, GMPs, SOPs, and food‑safety certifications in support of the manufacturing plant’s quality initiatives and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will also conduct audits of processes, systems, and production to ensure excellent quality production.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsible for all quality control programs, systems, and instrumentation.
Supervise all Saint Louis quality control associates.
Work with R&D to ensure all product specifications are developed for new products and maintained throughout batching and production of all products.
Plan and conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures, including raw‑material supplier and co‑packer audits.
Work with Luxco Supply Chain and raw‑material suppliers on issues or defects for proper crediting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions, entering documentation into the Raw Material Complaints program.
Conduct or supervise studies to determine cause, effect, and corrective measures required to remedy deviations from desired quality standards.
Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and associated documentation are properly developed, reviewed, implemented, and updated.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct all quality training or ensure that training has been conducted for all plant employees.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and use problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis tools.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Branded Spirits Quality Manager.
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering.
Five years’ experience in the food and/or beverage manufacturing industry, with at least three years in a quality‑management role.
Strong knowledge of governmental regulations concerning beverage manufacturing operations (e.g., HAACP, GMPs).
Experience setting up and controlling all plant procedures and documentation.
Ability to control all quality systems accurately to ensure customer satisfaction.
Excellent technical knowledge and analytical skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must regularly talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The position may involve the use of office equipment, computer software, manuals, books, hand tools, power tools, two‑way radios, sanitation equipment, and laboratory equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager (c.zbikowski@mgpi.com).
Compensation & Benefits Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. MGP offers medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, and PTO.
Legal & Background All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
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