Quality Superintendent / Quality Manager

Cresco, Iowa
IDj-23447
Job TypeDirect Hire

Welcome to Your Next Exciting Career Opportunity!

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality and safety standards in food production? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality Superintendent / Quality Manager to join our team. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong background in food science, and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you!

Why You'll Love This Role:

  • Lead and inspire our Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team to achieve excellence in food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
  • Implement and maintain cutting-edge food safety systems like HACCP and SSOP to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Engage in foreign material prevention strategies to enhance product integrity and reduce customer claims.
  • Facilitate engaging training sessions for FSQA and operations personnel, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Overseeing FSQA team activities to meet food safety, quality, export, and animal welfare goals.
  • Investigating and resolving food safety and quality issues, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
  • Communicating effectively with operations teams and regulatory officials to ensure compliance with USDA standards.
  • Leading audit preparations and serving as a key contact for third-party and customer audits.
  • Collaborating on root cause analysis for process and personnel incidents to drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or a related field (e.g., Meat Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering) OR 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Strong communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with a knack for managing multiple priorities.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and excellent organizational skills.
  • Reliable attendance and a strong safety record.

Working Conditions:

  • High-volume production environment with exposure to chemicals, machinery, and varying temperatures.
  • Frequent interaction across departments.
  • 40+ hours per week with occasional weekend work.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a significant impact in the food industry. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you!

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