Puratos Talent Community Quality Manager

Dedicated To Bakers, Pastry Chefs And Chocolatiers

Job Location:

Kenosha, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89000 - 129116

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Quality Manager develops and maintains Food Safety & Food Quality systems compliant with SQF FDA and Puratos Group requirements while working with cross-functional operations teams to continuously improve performance while providing the highest quality of food safe products.

Location: Kenosha WI On-site

What You Bring: At least 5 years of quality and leadership experience in the food industry and hand-on experience with SQF BRC GMP FDA or USDA inspections. Certifications in HACCP FSMA and PCQI required.

Primary Responsibilities

Implement and maintain quality programs train employees on execution and compliance.
Conduct internal audits and manage CAPA programs to uphold quality standards.
Analyze trends in non-conformities and CAPAs to drive continuous improvement.
Monitor supplier performance and coordinate supplier audits.
Oversee pest control and manage third-party customer and FDA audits.
Ensure accurate recordkeeping in compliance with FDA and SQF requirements.
Lead the customer complaint program ensuring timely investigation and corrective actions.
Set QA goals track KPIs assess deviations and initiate corrective measures.
Promote a do it right the first time culture focused on customer satisfaction and improvement.
Collaborate with production managers to align quality initiatives.
Build expertise in products ingredients and processing equipment.
Manage and develop the quality team fostering talent and core competencies.
Champion a strong food safety culture across the organization.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Food Science Microbiology Quality Control Technology).
Minimum 5 years of quality experience in the food industry.
Mandatory experience with SQF BRC GMP and FDA or USDA inspections.
Certifications in HACCP FSMA and PCQI required.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint); SAP experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Spanish proficiency preferrred - not required
Comfortable working in a fast-paced flexible environment.
Physical demands include frequent standing walking lifting up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs) and occasional climbing kneeling and crawling.
Environmental conditions may include working at heights exposure to machinery noise extreme temperatures dust and fumes.

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat eggs dairy and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package designed to promote a Happier Healthier You which includes:

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is salary and will be based on your experience skills and location with a typical salary range between $89000 - $129116.
This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to 10%. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.

Benefits:

Medical coverage starts the first of the monthno waiting period
Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
Free life coaching onsite health exams and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for a career for good.

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The Quality Manager develops and maintains Food Safety & Food Quality systems compliant with SQF FDA and Puratos Group requirements while working with cross-functional operations teams to continuously improve performance while providing the highest quality of food safe products.Location: Kenosha WI ...