Senior QA/QC Leader — Food Safety & Compliance

SAM Nutrition; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SAM Nutrition seeks an experienced QC/QA Manager to drive product safety and quality assurance programs in the animal nutrition sector. You will lead the quality team, manage compliance, and champion continuous improvement to safeguard product integrity.

In Bloomington, MN, you’ll partner with suppliers and regulatory bodies, manage audits, analyze metrics, and implement robust systems to meet FSQA and USDA standards while mentoring staff and ensuring timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• FSVP and/or PCQI certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FSQA and USDA standards and practices.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire product safety and quality assurance process from raw materials to final release.
• Supervise and mentor the quality team, setting objectives and training.
• Build relationships with suppliers and regulatory bodies to resolve issues.
• Prepare, analyze, and report on key product safety and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain systems, procedures, and policies for compliance.
• Conduct internal and external audits of production processes, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Address and resolve escalated quality issues from internal and external sources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

FSVP and/or PCQI certification

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

SAM Nutrition seeks an experienced QC/QA Manager to drive product safety and quality assurance programs in the animal nutrition sector. You will lead the quality team, manage compliance, and champion continuous improvement to safeguard product integrity.

In Bloomington, MN, you’ll partner with suppliers and regulatory bodies, manage audits, analyze metrics, and implement robust systems to meet FSQA and USDA standards while mentoring staff and ensuring timely reporting.