Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead Food Safety and Quality programs, ensuring that products are safe, compliant, and consistently high quality. This role will drive SQF certification, regulatory compliance with FDA and DATCP, and adherence to various customer and certification standards, including USDA Organic, OU Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Rainforest Alliance. The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the CAPA process and foster continuous improvement. Additionally, this position involves mentoring and developing a team of Quality professionals and overseeing the Sanitation team.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the Food Safety and Quality programs to ensure high-quality, compliant products.
• Drive SQF certification and maintain regulatory compliance with FDA and DATCP standards.
• Ensure adherence to customer and certification standards like USDA Organic, OU Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Rainforest Alliance.
• Oversee the CAPA process and promote continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop the Quality team, including 5 Quality Technicians, a Quality and Compliance Specialist, and a Quality Supervisor.
• Manage and oversee a team of 21 in Sanitation.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to enhance quality culture and operations.
• Lead efforts to change the plant's quality culture and implement new operational practices.

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Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00 / yr. Medical, dental, 401k, Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D, Short and long term disability.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Madison, WI.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.