Quality Assurance Manager

Hoffmaster; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Time off to recharge

Retirement savings options

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Hoffmaster in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Manager who will oversee the execution of quality and food safety strategies. In this pivotal role, you will manage compliance and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in quality management, along with strong knowledge of SQF and HACCP standards. Hoffmaster offers competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities to elevate your career.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and food safety program execution ensuring compliance.
• Manage audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary quality contact for customers and suppliers.

Skills

Quality management experience

Knowledge of SQF and HACCP

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Here at Hoffmaster, your ideas don’t just get heard, they help shape what’s next. Your growth is supported, your contributions are valued, and your work plays a role in creating moments people enjoy every day.

From paper plates and napkins to paper straws, party supplies, and food wrap, Hoffmaster is a leader in the tableware industry.

Create. Collaborate. Elevate…your dining table and your career!

About The Role

Are you a detail-oriented, quality-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a Quality Manager to lead the execution of quality and food safety strategies while driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll act as a key liaison between manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams, partnering across functions to ensure quality systems support safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead end-to-end quality and food safety program execution, ensuring compliance with SQF, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
• Manage audit readiness and regulatory compliance, overseeing documentation, training, and timely resolution of findings
• Lead nonconformance and corrective action processes, including root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal quality issues
• Develop organizational capability by delivering training programs that build quality and food safety awareness across teams
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers and suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of quality concerns
• Maintain accurate quality systems and documentation, supporting consistency across operations and compliance requirements
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, capital projects, and enterprise quality initiatives
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and operational readiness

The Essentials

• 7+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, food safety standards (SQF, HACCP), and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and results orientation

Optional but Impressive

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in food safety programs (SQF, Food Defense, Food Fraud)
• Certifications such as SQF Practitioner, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies

We don’t just hire great people, we take care of them.

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Time off that lets you recharge
• Retirement savings options
• Growth opportunities that elevate your career
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Pet insurance, because your furry friends matter too

We invite all qualified applicants to apply, including individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact [e-mail]