Quality Manager-New Ulm, MN.
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic Quality Leader to champion our site's Quality and Food Safety programs and make a lasting impact on customer satisfaction and business performance. In this highly visible leadership role, you will lead the site Quality team and oversee the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, policies, and procedures. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations while driving a culture of quality throughout the organization. Partnering closely with site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will execute regional and global quality strategies, elevate quality performance, and promote best practices across operations. This is a unique opportunity to influence key business outcomes by balancing customer satisfaction, product integrity, regulatory compliance, and cost of quality while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor of science in food science, food engineering, and / or Chemistry, quality management.
- 5+ years of experience in applicable industry e.g., Food, Ingredient, Chemical Pharma
- 5+ years experience people leadership, leading diverse and cross-functional teams
- Proficient in local language to the plant of responsibility and fluency in English required
- Experience with leading ISO standards (FSSC,9001) and other standards such as Organic, RSPO, Halal and Kosher
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Quality Plan.
- Promote a strong Quality Culture across the organization.
- Drive excellence in customer satisfaction.
- Ensure systems like QMS, FSSC22000, RSPO, and GMP are in place and maintained.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Train and mentor quality team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
- Be a leader on site – work closely with your cross-functional peers to achieve goals for the site, region, and our global business unit team.
- Conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance and identify improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality standards and resolve issues.
- Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions to ensure satisfaction.
- Define and maintain product specifications to ensure food safety and quality.
- Ensure all products are safe, compliant, and meet or exceed quality standards.
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior management.
- Highlight key metrics and areas for improvement.
- Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for Quality Control and Assurance.
- Support and approve quality aspects during project planning and execution.
Benefits
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere
- Growth that keeps up with you
- A culture that lifts you up
- A community where your voice matters
- annual incentive pay
- a retirement savings plan
- health care coverage
- paid time off
- recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
