Fermentation Quality & Compliance Manager

poet; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance with

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Wellness program

Family-first culture

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

POET in Lake Crystal, MN, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead laboratory operations, oversee fermentation performance, and manage all quality/certification programs to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The role directs day-to-day lab activities and supports production quality and safety across the plant.

Responsibilities include recruiting and developing staff, ensuring safety and quality, maintaining SOPs, and optimizing data-driven fermentation processes for maximum efficiency and

Responsibilities

• Lead the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training members.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance food safety and quality of POET's products and processes.
• Manage all quality control and safety in the laboratory.
• Ensure site SOPs are up to date and followed.
• Optimize fermentation outcomes by reviewing and analyzing data.
• Coordinate fermentation trials and third-party evaluations.
• Monitor fermentation performance and provide reports to management.

Job description

POET in Lake Crystal, MN, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead laboratory operations, oversee fermentation performance, and manage all quality/certification programs to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The role directs day-to-day lab activities and supports production quality and safety across the plant.

Responsibilities include recruiting and developing staff, ensuring safety and quality, maintaining SOPs, and optimizing data-driven fermentation processes for maximum efficiency and