QUALITY LAB MANAGER

Monroe, WI

Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday with off-hours support for a 24/7 plant as needed

Pay: $95,000-$115,000/year depending on experience, plus annual bonus eligibility

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A growing dairy protein and nutrition ingredients manufacturer is adding a Quality Lab Manager at its Monroe, WI liquid dairy processing plant. This is a newly created leadership role with full ownership of product safety, quality and regulatory compliance at the site, and a direct hand in shaping what the plant becomes next.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Own the plant Quality Assurance program and the accuracy of all lab data

- Set and enforce specifications for incoming raw materials, in-process testing and finished product

- Recruit, lead, coach and develop the QA lab team; build SOPs and training programs

- Prepare and manage the laboratory budget and find cost and margin improvements

- Investigate and resolve customer complaints and represent the company on quality matters with customers and vendors

- Support operations on product and process development and test runs

- Manage off-spec inventory, holds and rework scheduling

- Conduct internal, vendor and contract manufacturer audits

- Run statistical analysis on production, lab and formula data

- Ensure compliance with company, state, federal and international food safety and regulatory requirements

- Train production on quality monitoring, sanitation audits and storage practices; coordinate pest control

WHAT YOU NEED

- 5+ years of manufacturing QA management experience

- Food processing experience required; dairy or liquid processing strongly preferred

- Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field, or equivalent

- Strong knowledge of lab testing procedures and lab software

- Prior supervisory experience

- Excellent analytical and organizational skills

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; a promote-from-within culture

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Food manufacturing plant with an on-site QA lab. GMP and food safety requirements apply.