quality assurance manager

Job details Summary Spherion $100,000

• $120,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_176488 Job details The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the facility's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that all products manufactured at this facility meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards.

This exempt, salaried position will work closely with all departments and external stakeholders as an integral part of the team. This role works closely with production, management, and technical teams to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems. This individual will manage and direct two quality technicians and participate in the selection, onboarding, and managing of additional hires as needed. ...

Location:

Austin, MN (on-site)

Position Type:

Exempt, Salaried Compensation:

$100,00

• $120.

000

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

• 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM (Flexible schedule according to business needs) Benefits & Compensation Package Competitive salary. 100% paid health and dental insurance for the employee, with competitive rates for family plans. Long-term disability and life insurance for employees. Annual contribution to an HSA account based on years of service up to the individual maximum. 401(k) plan with employer match.
• You contribute 5%, company will contribute 3.5% Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 120 PTO, 80 hours can roll over to the following year Access to a great company culture.

Equity package eligibility!

Responsibilities:

QMS & Compliance Management:

Maintain and improve the facility QMS in alignment with

ISO 9001

2015 and

GFSI/SQF

standards (Global Food Safety Initiative/Safe Quality Food.). Manage quality documentation, records, procedures, and corrective actions.

Audits & Customer Relations:

Lead and manage internal, customer, certification, and third-party audits. Track findings and execute corrective/preventive actions.

Production Quality Assurance:

Partner with senior management to set quality benchmarks, develop QA control procedures, monitor manufacturing processes, and oversee all finished product testing.

Food Safety Culture:

Promote, support, and continuously improve the facility's food safety management systems. Review regulatory food safety compliance and escalate concerns when identified.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute cost-effective operational efficiencies and process improvements to elevate product consistency and productivity.

Team Leadership:

Supervise and direct two quality technicians, handling onboarding, selection, and future talent management. Serve as the strategic backup to the Director of Quality.

Skills:

Prior experience in a Quality Manager role with direct supervisory responsibility. Serving as the primary quality contact for customers and regulatory bodies. Professional certifications such as SQF Practitioner, ASQ (CQE, CQA), or ISO Lead Auditor.

Education:

Bachelors or extensive experience

Experience:

4-7 years with a degree 8

• 10 year of experience without a degree

Qualifications:

Degree Track:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology) PLUS 5???7 years of progressive manufacturing/production quality experience.

Non-Degree Track:

8

• 10 years of progressive manufacturing/production quality experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Proven background building, maintaining, and auditing a QMS under GFSI (SQF, BRCGS) and

ISO 9001

2015 frameworks. Practical experience managing customer, certification, and third-party audits. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills. Proficiency with business software and computer systems (Microsoft Office). Interested? Apply now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the facility's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that all products manufactured at this facility meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This exempt, salaried position will work closely with all departments and external stakeholders as an integral part of the team. This role works closely with production, management, and technical teams to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems. This individual will manage and direct two quality technicians and participate in the selection, onboarding, and managing of additional hires as needed.

Location:

Austin, MN (on-site)

Position Type:

Exempt, Salaried Compensation:

$100,00

• $120.

000

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

• 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM (Flexible schedule according to business needs) ... Benefits & Compensation Package Competitive salary. 100% paid health and dental insurance for the employee, with competitive rates for family plans. Long-term disability and life insurance for employees. Annual contribution to an HSA account based on years of service up to the individual maximum. 401(k) plan with employer match.
• You contribute 5%, company will contribute 3.5% Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 120 PTO, 80 hours can roll over to the following year Access to a great company culture.

Equity package eligibility!

Responsibilities:

QMS & Compliance Management:

Maintain and improve the facility QMS in alignment with

ISO 9001

2015 and

GFSI/SQF

standards (Global Food Safety Initiative/Safe Quality Food.). Manage quality documentation, records, procedures, and corrective actions.

Audits & Customer Relations:

Lead and manage internal, customer, certification, and third-party audits. Track findings and execute corrective/preventive actions.

Production Quality Assurance:

Partner with senior management to set quality benchmarks, develop QA control procedures, monitor manufacturing processes, and oversee all finished product testing.

Food Safety Culture:

Promote, support, and continuously improve the facility's food safety management systems. Review regulatory food safety compliance and escalate concerns when identified.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute cost-effective operational efficiencies and process improvements to elevate product consistency and productivity.

Team Leadership:

Supervise and direct two quality technicians, handling onboarding, selection, and future talent management. Serve as the strategic backup to the Director of Quality.

Skills:

Prior experience in a Quality Manager role with direct supervisory responsibility. Serving as the primary quality contact for customers and regulatory bodies. Professional certifications such as SQF Practitioner, ASQ (CQE, CQA), or ISO Lead Auditor.

Education:

Bachelors or extensive experience

Experience:

4-7 years with a degree 8

• 10 year of experience without a degree

Qualifications:

Degree Track:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology) PLUS 5???7 years of progressive manufacturing/production quality experience.

Non-Degree Track:

8

• 10 years of progressive manufacturing/production quality experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Proven background building, maintaining, and auditing a QMS under GFSI (SQF, BRCGS) and

ISO 9001

2015 frameworks. Practical experience managing customer, certification, and third-party audits. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills. Proficiency with business software and computer systems (Microsoft Office). Interested? Apply now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities

QMS & Compliance Management:

Maintain and improve the facility QMS in alignment with

ISO 9001

2015 and

GFSI/SQF

standards (Global Food Safety Initiative/Safe Quality Food.). Manage quality documentation, records, procedures, and corrective actions.

Audits & Customer Relations:

Lead and manage internal, customer, certification, and third-party audits. Track findings and execute corrective/preventive actions.

Production Quality Assurance:

Partner with senior management to set quality benchmarks, develop QA control procedures, monitor manufacturing processes, and oversee all finished product testing.

Food Safety Culture:

Promote, support, and continuously improve the facility's food safety management systems. Review regulatory food safety compliance and escalate concerns when identified.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute cost-effective operational efficiencies and process improvements to elevate product consistency and productivity.

Team Leadership:

Supervise and direct two quality technicians, handling onboarding, selection, and future talent management. Serve as the strategic backup to the Director of Quality. experience 4-7 years skills Prior experience in a Quality Manager role with direct supervisory responsibility.

Serving as the primary quality contact for customers and regulatory bodies.

Professional certifications such as SQF Practitioner, ASQ (CQE, CQA), or ISO Lead Auditor. qualifications

Degree Track:

Bachelor???s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology) PLUS 5???7 years of progressive manufacturing/production quality experience.

Non-Degree Track:

8???10 years of progressive manufacturing/production quality experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Proven background building, maintaining, and auditing a QMS under GFSI (SQF, BRCGS) and

ISO 9001

2015 frameworks.

Practical experience managing customer, certification, and third-party audits.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Proficiency with business software and computer systems (Microsoft Office). education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it