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QUALITY LAB MANAGER
Monroe, WI
Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday office hours; extra hours as needed for audits, corrective actions and other manager duties
Pay: $100,000-$115,000/year plus 10% annual bonus based on KPIs
Relocation: considered case by case for a standout candidate or someone with ties to the area
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A growing food manufacturer is adding a Quality Lab Manager at its Monroe, WI liquid processing plant. This is a newly created leadership role with full ownership of product safety, quality and regulatory compliance at the site, and a direct hand in shaping what the plant becomes next.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own the plant Quality Assurance program and the accuracy of all lab data
- Set and enforce specifications for incoming raw materials, in-process testing and finished product
- Recruit, lead, coach and develop the QA lab team; build SOPs and training programs
- Prepare and manage the laboratory budget and find cost and margin improvements
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints and represent the company on quality matters with customers and vendors
- Support operations on product and process development and test runs
- Manage off-spec inventory, holds and rework scheduling
- Conduct internal, vendor and contract manufacturer audits
- Run statistical analysis on production, lab and formula data
- Ensure compliance with company, state, federal and international food safety and regulatory requirements
- Train production on quality monitoring, sanitation audits and storage practices; coordinate pest control
WHAT YOU NEED
- 5+ years of manufacturing QA management experience
- Food processing experience required; dairy or liquid processing strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of lab testing procedures and lab software
- Prior supervisory experience
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; a promote-from-within culture
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Food manufacturing plant with an on-site QA lab. GMP and food safety requirements apply.