Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist :

Monroe, WI Our client, a respected and growing organization in the agriculture and food production industry, is seeking a Quality Specialistto support plant leadership in driving food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance at their production facility. This role will lead initiatives related to HACCP, SQF, sanitation, environmental monitoring, internal audits, investigations, and product compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated quality professional who enjoys ownership, continuous improvement, and making a direct impact on plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support plant leadership in achieving food safety and quality goals Maintain and improve the site Quality Management System (SQF-based) Lead efforts to maintain SQF certification readiness and audit success Manage sanitation verification and documentation programs Oversee environmental monitoring and microbiological prevention efforts Conduct internal audits, traceability exercises, and mock recalls Investigate customer complaints, food safety incidents, and non-conformances Monitor incoming ingredients, packaging, and raw materials for compliance Verify daily quality and food safety checks are completed accurately Manage finished goods and raw material status through ERP systems Oversee integrated pest control initiatives Recommend and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Skills & Experience :

Education :

Bachelor's Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)

Experience :

1-3 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality, required

Knowledge:

Strong investigation, documentation, & root cause analysis skills, required

Products:

Experience working with dry powder goods or powdered food products , strongly preferred

Software:

WarehouseBOS or similar WMS experience, preferred What W e

Offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Vacation & Sick Time Short•and Long-term Disability 401(k) with company match•immediate vesting Annual Bonus And More !

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay:

$ 70 ,000•$ 85 ,000/year + annual bonus , depending on experience

Type:

Full-time, 1st

Shift, On-site Schedule:

Monday•Friday 6: 0 0 a.m.•4:00 p.m. Ready to lead food safety at the next level? Apply today! Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

Pay:

$70,000.00•$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person