Quality Manager – Great Culture with a Growing Company!

Quality Manager Great Culture with a Growing Company!
Location: Madison WI
Base Salary: $80000-$90000
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision HSA Life Disability 401k (4% match) Holidays PTO
Job Type: Full-Time; 40 hours
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM 3:30 PM (Flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Quality Manager (food manufacturing/industry exp. req.) Description

Our client is seeking a Quality Manager to lead their food safety and quality systems in Madison WI. With consistent double-digit growth year-over-year this role offers stability as well as long-term impact to maintain and enhance quality systems. You will oversee a team of five and spend roughly half of your time on the production floor making this a hands-on role where you help drive initiatives forward. This position balances tactical execution with strategic influence making it ideal for candidates who enjoy both day-to-day problem solving and long-term process development. Whether you have leadership experience or are looking to take the next step in your career this is a great opportunity to lead quality and regulatory with a company focused on growth and collaboration.

Quality Manager (food manufacturing/industry exp. req.) Responsibilities

Oversee quality management team (5) and execute department initiatives
Lead Food Safety and Quality Systems including HACCP and recall readiness
Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor daily
Develop implement and continuously improve quality processes
Oversee all audits and ensure ongoing compliance.
Manage testing programs and use data to drive improvements
Support supplier and customer quality requirements across teams
Control inventory of expiring obsolete or nonconforming materials
Provide technical support including root cause analysis
Review batch records and documentation for compliance
Maintain certifications and licenses

Quality Manager (food manufacturing/industry exp. req.) Qualifications

5 years of quality experience in food manufacturing or food safety
Strong expertise in root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
Proven experience supporting audits (customer regulatory or certification)
Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Able and willing to work onsite daily required