QA Manager-1st shift

The salary range is $69K-$86,500 with a 10% bonus. This particular plant has about 25 employees but during the pack season (August - October) they will have up to 100 employees. Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Location: Brooten, MN Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee all quality assurance and food safety programs within the facility Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, HACCP plans, GMPs, and company quality standards Lead the implementation, verification, and maintenance of HACCP and preventive control programs Conduct and oversee internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections Investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes Partner with operations, sanitation, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure quality and food safety standards are met Maintain quality documentation, reporting, and key performance metrics Train plant personnel on food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures Lead, mentor, and develop members of the quality team Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems and plant performance Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred Several years of quality assurance experience within food manufacturing Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations Experience with regulatory inspections and third-party audits Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-certified programs Prior experience managing a plant-level quality team Strong background in continuous improvement and process optimization