Manager, Quality Systems

Manager, Quality Systems

With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses 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.

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities / Green Bay). We've been rated "Top 100" in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you'll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges / universities), a plethora of things to do / see, and a vibrant business and commerce community

We're looking for an experienced Manager, Quality Systems to lead our Quality Systems department, ensuring compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and certification standards (FSMA, SQF, USDA, FDA, Kosher, Halal, Organic, etc.). This role is instrumental in guiding quality initiatives, enhancing system effectiveness, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. The ideal candidate has strong regulatory expertise and a proven ability to develop talent and drive operational excellence across the Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide direction, coaching, and support to Quality Systems staff to meet departmental goals
• Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, GFSI, etc.)
• Manage quality documentation, audits, and customer complaint resolution
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align on food safety, quality, and regulatory initiatives
• Drive strategic improvements in quality systems, training, and performance metrics

What you need to be considered for the role :

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