Quality Leader — Food & Beverage Plant

Energy Jobline ZR; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Quality Manager II for a food and beverage manufacturing site. You will own product and packaging quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality-related costs, while advancing SQF, HACCP, GMP, FDA, and customer requirements.

You will lead the Quality team, oversee laboratory and sanitation operations, and drive improvement projects across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• At least 5 years of direct Quality management experience in a manufacturing setting; food/beverage preferred.
• SQF Practitioner certification or equivalent experience in food safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GFSI, FDA and related regulations.
• Proven record leading Quality teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Experience using statistical methods to analyze quality data and spot trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and laboratory data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department to deliver KPIs, quality targets, and CI goals.
• Serve as SQF Practitioner and manage SQF system, HACCP programs, and related plans.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI, FDA, CFIA, customer, OSHA, GMP and PPE policies.
• Verify materials, in-process product, and finished goods meet specs and standards.
• Oversee laboratory, microbiological testing, water treatment, and sanitation.
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment, and quality data for timely decisions.
• Run internal audits and implement best practices across the site.
• Write and maintain Quality SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Own non-conformances from root cause analysis through CAPA, closing on time.
• Train employees on food safety and quality requirements.
• Manage Quality Department spending and capital projects; link plant financials to results.
• Lead plant projects: waste reduction, validations, new product launches, process improvements.
• Hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and develop Quality team members.
• Build a culture of quality, food safety, accountability, and engagement.

Skills

Quality leadership

SQF Practitioner

GMP & HACCP knowledge

Statistical analysis

SAP

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Laboratory data systems

Excel

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Quality Manager II for a food and beverage manufacturing site. You will own product and packaging quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality-related costs, while advancing SQF, HACCP, GMP, FDA, and customer requirements.

You will lead the Quality team, oversee laboratory and sanitation operations, and drive improvement projects across the plant.