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Job Title: Quality Manager

Job Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that all products manufactured at AMC (Austin Manufacturing Center) meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This role works closely with production, management, and technical teams to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems. This individual will manage and direct two quality technicians and participate in the selection, onboarding, and managing additional hires as needed.

Location
Austin, MN

Work Hours (Shift)
M-F, 8am-5pm

Pay (Hourly or Annual Salary)
$100k - $120k

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the facility Quality Management System in accordance with industry standards including ISO 9001:2015 and certification programs recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative such as SQF.

  • Participate in internal audits and ensure continuous improvement of the QMS.

  • Maintain quality documentation, records, procedures, and corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with senior management to establish quality benchmarks and performance objectives.

  • Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure all product specifications are consistently met.

  • Oversee product testing and verification activities to ensure finished product compliance.

  • Identify opportunities to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and process consistency.

  • Support production teams in implementing process improvements that enhance productivity without compromising quality.

  • Evaluate and implement cost-effective quality improvements.

  • Lead and manage customer audits, certification audits, and third-party inspections.

  • Track audit findings and manage corrective and preventive actions.

  • Acknowledge, support, and escalate food safety concerns when identified.

  • Serve as the backup to the Director of Quality when required.

  • Provide guidance and support to production and technical teams on quality matters.

Skills and Abilities

  • Experience developing, maintaining, and improving a Quality Management System (QMS).

  • Hands-on experience supporting or leading customer, certification, and third-party audits, including corrective and preventive actions.

  • Experience working within regulated quality and/or food safety environments.

  • Strong working knowledge of GFSI-recognized standards (e.g., SQF, BRCGS) and ISO 9001:2015.

  • Proficiency with computer systems and business software, including Microsoft Office.

  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or related field) and a minimum of 5–7 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing or production processing environment.

  • No bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8–10 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing or production processing environment, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary/wage

  • 100% paid health and dental insurance for employees. Competitive rates for family plans.

  • 100% long-term, and life insurance for employees

  • Annual contribution to an HSA account based on years of service up to the individual max

  • 401k match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Great culture

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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