Quality Compliance Manager

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) seeks a Quality Compliance Manager to oversee quality systems, regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement in our Wisconsin facility.

The ideal candidate will manage the QA team, drive customer and internal audits, and ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FSMA Preventive Controls. A 4-year degree in a related field and 7+ years in GFSI environments are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in GFSI-certified facilities.
• 2-3+ years' experience in a quality leadership role with direct people management.
• Current work experience in food manufacturing with FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF or other GFSI certification scheme.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality management systems, regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Quality Supervisor and the broader Quality team.
• Coordinate customer audits, SQF audits, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
• Develop facility-specific quality metrics and monitor QA performance.
• Maintain daily plant-floor presence to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office

Job description

The Quality Compliance Manager will oversee quality management systems, regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure that company processes, products, and documentation meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality policies.

Key Activities

• Oversee the implementation and day-to-day maintenance of the facility's food safety and quality programs, including FDA Preventive Controls, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and allergen control.
• Partner with the Director of Regulatory and Quality Compliance to ensure facility programs align with corporate standards and the highest levels of food safety and quality.
• Leverage industry experience to identify improvement opportunities for new and existing products and processes.
• Audit and assess the sanitation program to confirm identified processes are effective and properly executed.
• Directly manage and develop the Quality Supervisor and provide oversight for the broader Quality team, including coaching, performance management, and scheduling.
• Develop and communicate facility-specific quality metrics that measure QA department performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a daily presence on the plant floor to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards and to collect performance data.
• Conduct onboarding, annual, and other periodic food safety/quality training sessions for all employees.
• Lead, coordinate, and communicate all required customer audits, SQF audits, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
• Complete facility-specific portions of the SQF Internal Audit program, assess gaps with the Quality Assurance department, and implement corrective actions.
• Independently initiate process improvement and cost-savings projects.
• Work with plant leadership to comply with customer requirements and maintain high industry standards.
• Comply with and enforce GMP, personal hygiene, HACCP, and other quality and employee safety programs.
• Maintain and enforce all food safety, employee safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Foster a strong culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), and SQF Practitioner certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with quality management software.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Educations & Experience

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience working in GFSI-certified facilities.
• 2-3+ years' experience in a quality leadership role, with direct people management experience.
• Current work experience in food manufacturing with FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF or other GFSI certification scheme required.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate the time and effort involved; however, due to the large volume of resumes received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please attached your resume to your application.