Production and Quality Assurance Manager

Clean Crop Technologies; Hennessey (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K (Optional)

Paid PTO (3 weeks)

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Production and Quality Assurance Manager to oversee operations and QA at a partner processing facility in Hennessy, Oklahoma.

This role ensures that all inbound and outbound product is processed, handled, and documented to Clean Crop Technologies’ quality standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications. The position will serve as the primary technical liaison between Clean Crop Technologies and the partner facility, providing hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural processing facilities (dry edible beans, grains, pulses, or similar).
• Familiarity with industrial processing equipment and routine maintenance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement QA/QC programs, SOPs, and documentation systems.
• Experience with dry edible beans, pulses, or specialty crops preferred.
• Existing relationships within grower regions are a plus.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently while coordinating with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations at the partner facility to meet throughput and quality targets.
• Manage equipment troubleshooting, maintenance programs, and improvements.
• Monitor equipment purchases, installations, and capital upgrades.
• Develop and oversee QA/QC standards, procedures, and SOPs for mung bean processing.
• Oversee food safety programs ensuring regulatory and customer compliance.
• Conduct audits and reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Support inbound/outbound logistics and production scheduling.
• Support grower engagement and field inspections.
• Assist business development activities related to Oklahoma operations.
• Travel regionally or nationally as needed for business development.

Skills

Experience in agricultural processing

Industrial processing equipment

QA/QC program development

Bean/pulse crops knowledge

Grower networks

Documentation and communication

Independent with remote teams

Job description

Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. (“Clean Crop”) stops crop loss at the source, removing pathogens from seeds before they are planted, increasing yields, reducing in-field waste, and improving food safety. Clean Crop’s Clean Current technology combines electricity and food-grade gases to create cold plasma, inactivating a broad spectrum of contaminants from seed surfaces in a dry, automated, and residue-free process. We are building a dynamic team of engineers and technicians, administrators, and scientists with a passion for innovation, experimentation, pushing the envelope of what's possible, and a hunger to work at an agile start-up. If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk!

AGENCY NOTICE: We are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. We will not respond to unsolicited agency outreach or consider blind candidate submissions. Please do not contact us regarding this position unless specifically requested. Direct applications from qualified candidates only.

Position Summary

Clean Crop Technologies is seeking a Production and Quality Assurance Manager to oversee operations and quality management at a partner agricultural processing facility in Hennessy, Oklahoma. This role is responsible for ensuring that all inbound and outbound product is processed, handled, and documented in accordance with Clean Crop Technologies’ quality standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications. The position will serve as the primary technical and operational liaison between Clean Crop Technologies and the partner facility providing hands-on oversight, technical support, and program implementation across processing, quality assurance, supply chain coordination, and facility upgrades. This role is expected to be on site 1-3 days per week, but presence may increase during operational needs. Relocation assistance or commuting supportis available for this position, depending on the candidate's location and eligibility. Regional and/or national travel may be required to support business development.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations at the partner processing facility to ensure consistent throughput, quality, and output targets are met
• Manage equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance programs, and operational improvements
• Monitor and manage equipment purchases, installations, facility upgrades, and other capital improvements related to the project
• Develop, implement, and oversee QA/QC standards, protocols, and operating procedures for mung bean processing
• Oversee food safety programs and practices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and market requirements
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement
• Support inbound and outbound logistics, including inventory management, production scheduling, and shipping coordination
• Support implementation of grower engagement programs, including grower communication, field and quality inspections
• Support customer outreach and new business development activities related to Oklahoma operations
• Travel regionally or nationally as needed to support business development, customer engagement, or operational expansion

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in agricultural processing facilities (dry edible beans, grains, pulses, or similar commodities)
• Strong familiarity with industrial processing equipment, including the ability to perform or oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing QA/QC programs, SOPs, and documentation systems in food or agricultural processing environments
• Preferred experience working with dry edible beans, pulses, or specialty crops (ex. Mung beans).
• Preferred existing relationships or networks within grower regions
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while coordinating closely with remote production and business development teams

Compensation:$55,000 - $100,000 anually DOE
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; Optional 401K; 3 weeks PTO; 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, and relocation assistance or travel accommodations (e.g. commuter housing) provided if needed

We believe our impact is greater when our teams reflect the communities we serve. Clean Crop is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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