Now hiring: Quality Manager
Location: Long Prairie, MN
Salary: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Quality Manager Requirements & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• 3-5 years of experience in food processing, food packaging, or food production environments.
• Proven experience implementing and managing SQF certification programs.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, GFSI, food safety regulations, and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading customer, regulatory, and third-party food safety audits.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and CAPA initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and team development skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments and lifting to 30 pounds as needed.

Quality Manager Responsibilities & Job Duties:

• Lead all Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs for a food manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA (as applicable), SQF, GMP, HACCP, GFSI, and all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality assurance processes.
• Oversee SQF certification efforts, food safety initiatives, and ongoing compliance programs.
• Manage customer, regulatory, and third-party audits to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Develop and maintain GMPs, SOPs, sanitation programs, and quality documentation.
• Monitor production quality, investigate quality issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead internal audit programs and verify timely completion of corrective actions.
• Analyze quality metrics, customer complaints, audit findings, and production trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve product quality and food safety performance.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees on quality standards, food safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, inspectors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all PPE and company safety requirements.

Why This Opportunity (Quality Manager Benefits & Perks)?
Because your career should move forward, not stand still, our partner company can provide you with the vital benefits that you deserve. Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Example offerings may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off to support work-life balance

Marvin’s Take? Fast and Straightforward
“They get you on the job fast.” – Marvin, Staffmark Associate

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