Quality Manager

Land O'Lakes • Fremont, NE

5d • $81,200 - $121,800

About The Position

This Quality Manager role is part of Land O’Lakes’ Purina Animal Nutrition business, which serves producers and animal owners through a network of local cooperatives, independent dealers, and large retailers. The position leads quality programs to help ensure safe animal feed is produced in a manufacturing environment.

The Quality Manager works within the Quality Management System (QMS) to implement policies as regulations change and maintain existing practices. The role also partners with production staff by coaching and training them on quality standards, HACCP, and other regulatory initiatives. In addition, the position leads continuous improvement projects and conducts root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in quality assurance in feed, food, or related fields of operation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including HACCP and GMPs.
• Integrity in products, processes, and relationships.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, training, and coaching skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to act strategically and tactically.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FDA and other applicable regulatory agencies’ SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality programs to help ensure safe animal feed is produced in a manufacturing environment.
• Implement new policies as regulations change and maintain existing quality practices within the QMS.
• Coach and train production staff on quality standards, HACCP, and other regulatory initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED