Food QA Manager: Safety, Compliance & Leadership

Agropur; South Dakota; On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career advancement

Holiday pay

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Lake Norden, SD, to lead the implementation and maintenance of food safety and QA programs. You will oversee HACCP, sanitation, validation, document control, and supplier qualifications, ensuring products meet quality requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of QA experience with prior supervision. Certifications like HACCP/PCQI/SQF are required, with ASQ/CIS preferred; strong cross-functional collaboration is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; equivalent combination of education/experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of quality assurance/control experience; supervisory experience required.
• HACCP, PCQI, and SQF certifications required; ASQ CMQ/OE and CIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain food safety and QA programs (HACCP, sanitation, validation).
• Lead QA team and coordinate with sales, suppliers, and production to meet quality standards.
• Plan and manage audits with regulatory agencies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage department budget and cost management; foster a safe work environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Dairy Science/Operations Management

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Lake Norden, SD, to lead the implementation and maintenance of food safety and QA programs. You will oversee HACCP, sanitation, validation, document control, and supplier qualifications, ensuring products meet quality requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of QA experience with prior supervision. Certifications like HACCP/PCQI/SQF are required, with ASQ/CIS preferred; strong cross-functional collaboration is