Quality Assurance Manager

Nature's Path Foods; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Path Foods in Sussex, Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Assurance leader responsible for advancing food safety and quality programs, including GMPs and HACCP. You will collaborate with plant leaders to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and ensure product standards across audits and certifications.

You will coach a QA team, oversee sampling, testing, and supplier quality, and leverage data to guide continuous improvement while supporting new products and processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality programs including HACCP and GMPs.
• Experience investigating issues, conducting audits, and applying corrective actions through to completion.
• Ability to work with production teams, communicate clearly, and adapt when priorities change.
• Experience leading or coaching a QA team; Lean/Six Sigma or CI methods are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve food safety and quality programs, including GMPs, and train teams to follow them consistently.
• Partner with plant leaders to identify quality risks, address gaps, and reinforce accountability for food safety and product standards.
• Oversee product sampling and testing against company specifications, including sensory and microbiological requirements.
• Conduct plant inspections and system audits, working with sanitation and operations to resolve findings and maintain a safe, clean facility.
• Investigate quality concerns and customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage audit readiness and third-party certifications, including organic, kosher, and gluten-free requirements.
• Maintain ingredient and raw material specifications, work with suppliers on quality issues, and oversee the pest control program.
• Use quality data and reporting to spot trends, verify product standards, and guide continuous improvement.
• Provide quality support for new products, processes, and equipment.
• Coach and develop the QA team while contributing to the plant's safety and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMPs & HACCP

QA Team Leadership

Root Cause Investigation

Audit & Certification

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

What you\'ll do

• Lead and improve food safety and quality programs, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and train teams to follow them consistently.
• Partner with plant leaders to identify quality risks, address gaps, and reinforce accountability for food safety and product standards.
• Oversee product sampling and testing against company specifications, including sensory and microbiological requirements.
• Conduct plant inspections and system audits, working with sanitation and operations to resolve findings and maintain a safe, clean facility.
• Investigate quality concerns and customer complaints, identify root causes, and put effective corrective actions in place.
• Manage audit readiness and third-party certifications, including organic, kosher, and gluten-free requirements.
• Maintain ingredient and raw material specifications, work with suppliers on quality issues, and oversee the pest control program.
• Use quality data and reporting to spot trends, verify product standards, and guide continuous improvement.
• Provide quality support for new products, processes, and equipment.
• Coach and develop the QA team while contributing to the plant\'s safety and continuous improvement efforts.

What you bring

• 3-5 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing.
• A bachelor\'s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality programs, including HACCP and GMPs.
• Experience investigating issues, conducting audits, and following corrective actions through to completion.
• The ability to work with production teams, communicate clearly, and respond decisively when priorities change.
• Strong attention to detail, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a willingness to keep learning.
• Experience leading or coaching a QA team and using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods would be an asset.

Salary and Location

Sussex, Wisconsin | $105,000-$115,000 per year + bonus

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