Senior Quality Manager - Food Safety & Continuous Improvement

DSJ Global; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Quality Manager who will lead food safety, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role directly influences plant-wide performance and collaborates with Operations, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leadership.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on audit experience, a strong background in food manufacturing quality management, and a proven ability to build and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of quality leadership experience within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, PCQI, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading audit programs and interacting with customers and regulatory agencies.
• Proven ability to build teams, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the facility's Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, FSMA, GMP, FDA, USDA, and customer requirements.
• Manage internal audits, customer audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Drive corrective and preventive action programs through effective root cause analysis.
• Monitor quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations leadership to reduce waste, improve yields, and enhance product quality.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and quality testing programs.
• Develop, coach, and mentor quality personnel while fostering a strong food safety culture.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and operational excellence.

Skills

Quality leadership

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

DSJ Global is partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Quality Manager who will lead food safety, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role directly influences plant-wide performance and collaborates with Operations, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leadership.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on audit experience, a strong background in food manufacturing quality management, and a proven ability to build and mentor