Quality & Food Safety Leader, Milling

Ardent Mills; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Recognition Program with RAVE

Job summary

Ardent Mills seeks a Quality Manager to ensure product safety and quality systems are effectively implemented. You will lead a team to meet customer, regulatory, industry, and Ardent Mills standards, offering technical guidance and innovative solutions.

You will drive audits, manage the wheat pipeline, and uphold certifications while fostering partnerships with local customers and maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years in Quality Systems and Food Safety.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Plan, IPM, GMP, Food Microbiology and Chemistry.
• FDA and FGIS Grain Standards familiarity and GFSI audit standards.
• PCQI and HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality/Food Safety execution including training, compliance, verification and audits.
• Manage the wheat pipeline to meet customer needs and regulatory standards.
• Lead customer audit programs and maintain active certifications.
• Build relationships with local customers to create value and strengthen ties.
• Lead Integrated Pest Management and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Quality Systems

Food Safety

FDA compliance

GFSI audit standards

PCQI

HACCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Ardent Mills seeks a Quality Manager to ensure product safety and quality systems are effectively implemented. You will lead a team to meet customer, regulatory, industry, and Ardent Mills standards, offering technical guidance and innovative solutions.

You will drive audits, manage the wheat pipeline, and uphold certifications while fostering partnerships with local customers and maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.