Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a Senior QA Manager
Location: Appleton, WI (Onsite, relocation assistance provided
Our client is a holding company representing some of the country’s top fermented food brands. Their popular, healthy foods are a staple in many households! They are looking to add a skilled and dynamic leader to head up their food safety & quality initiatives.  You will work closely with the top executives of the company. This position offers great growth opportunities for the right candidate!

• Relevant college degree. 10+ years in FSQA. Management experience.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $110-125k base salary plus bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• LTD & STD
• 401K
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Relocation assistance

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Design, implement, and manage quality assurance procedures and programs.
• Manage external audits and inspections.
• Maintain updated knowledge of food safety and quality regulations.
• Develop and implement HACCP plans, GMP guidelines, and SOPs.
• Monitor and report on quality performance metrics.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Foster a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to support Customer Visits.
• Prepare and present reports on QA performance and compliance status.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements and company policies. Develop and maintain supplier quality assurance programs.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management. Fresh produce and or fermentation experience preferred.
• Management experience (direct reports)
• Preferred certifications: HACCP, SQF and/or BRC
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FSMA, GFSI).
• Multiple plant oversight is a plus.
• Ability to help commercialize new products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and software.

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!

Check out our other food and beverage industry career opportunities at https://kinsa.com/food-beverage-industry-jobs/
 Recruiter Information:
George Blomgren
georgeb@kinsa.com