Quality Specialist

Grande Cheese Company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite health clinics.

Free onsite fitness center.

Free healthy snacks throughoutfacility

Health and wellness reimbursement-

Paid Paternity Leave.

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company in Chilton, WI is seeking a Weekend Quality Specialist to support our Quality leadership team in developing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving food safety and quality programs at our start-up facility. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with internal and external customer requirements and applicable regulations.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and laboratory personnel, contribute to documentation control, and drive quality initiatives across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field required.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• PCQI Certification for Human Food required.
• Experience with document control and writing manufacturing/laboratory instructions.
• Strong communication and training skills at all levels.
• Advanced project management, leadership and delegation skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic lab software and manufacturing databases.
• Knowledge of CFR, FSMA, PMO, and Bioterrism Act.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Quality leadership team to develop and implement food safety and quality programs.
• Maintain and continuously improve quality systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and foreign regulations at Grande's Chilton facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Delegation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory software

Job description

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the‑art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com .

• Low-cost onsite health clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid Paternity Leave.

Why Chilton?

Located in the heart of Calumet County, Chilton blends small‑town charm with big opportunity. With a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well under national levels, it’s an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. Known for its safety, welcoming community, and strong local values, Chilton offers an ideal environment for those seeking to unwind, recharge, and embrace a relaxed and balanced lifestyle.

Chilton also features easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown with local dining and entertainment, and annual festivals that celebrate the area’s local culture and community spirit. As the proud home of Grande’s newest start‑up location, Chilton presents a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful, joining an organization dedicated to professional excellence, enriching the lives of our Associates (employees), and fulfilling “a purpose greater than ourselves”.

Job Summary

Five‑second rule…no thanks! Past the expiration date…yuck! If you agree with those statements, we may just have the perfect role for you at Grande! We are currently seeking a Weekend Quality Specialist to collaborate and support our Quality leadership team in developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving food safety and quality programs within our Grande facilities to comply with internal and external customer requirements along with domestic and foreign regulations. Join our team at our start‑up facility in Chilton, WI and work for a company that puts food safety culture and quality at the forefront of crafting “world‑class” dairy products.

Hours/Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday; 10:00AM-10:30PM with the ability/willingness to flex schedule as business needs determine.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field required. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered.
• One (1) or more years’ related experience required.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification for Human Food required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Document Control and writing of Manufacturing and Laboratory Instructions.
• Strong training and communication skills at all levels, from manufacturing and laboratory to Operations Management.
• Advanced project management, leadership, and delegation skills; able to lead projects, assign tasks and achieve results through others.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, basic experience with laboratory software and manufacturing databases.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and Local food and water regulations, including CFR, FSMA, the PMO, and Bioterrism Act.

Preferred

• Food and dairy industry experience under HACCP, USDA and/or FDA preferred.
• Experience in GSFI (SQF, BRC, FSSC) or ISO‑certified organizations preferred.
• HACCP Certification.
• Auditor and Root Cause Analysis Training.
• Leadership experience and/or training preferred.

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