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High-Growth Specialty Food Manufacturer | Purpose-Driven & Community-Focused
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maria Ardon
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Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
A bit about us:
We're a growing specialty food manufacturer rooted in innovation, teamwork, and purpose. Our mission goes beyond great products, we're committed to building a strong workplace, contributing to our communities, and setting the standard for sustainable, responsible manufacturing.
Why join us?
Our current employee benefits include:
Job Details
Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager - (Madison, WI)
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to own and continuously improve the plant's food safety and quality systems. This is a floor-driven leadership role responsible for ensuring full compliance with FSSC 22000, FDA, GFSI standards, and customer requirements, while partnering closely with operations, R&D, procurement, and plant leadership.
What Will Make Someone Successful Here
Full ownership of the Food Safety Management System (FSSC 22000)
Leadership of HACCP and Food Safety Teams, including recall readiness
Management and execution of all internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Continuous improvement of quality systems, SOPs, and compliance programs
Oversight of testing programs and data-driven quality improvements
Supplier and customer quality collaboration across procurement, R&D, and sales
Control of nonconforming, obsolete, and expiring materials
Batch record and production documentation review for compliance
Maintenance of certifications (Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Plant-Based, etc.)
Management of regulatory registrations (FDA, GFSI, state agencies)
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, or related field
5-10 years in food manufacturing quality leadership
Strong experience with GFSI systems (FSSC 22000 preferred), FDA compliance, and audits
Proven success leading plant-level quality or food safety programs
Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
Strong leadership presence on the production floor
Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
Spanish bilingual a plus (not required)
Certifications required or obtainable quickly:
PCQI
HACCP
Internal Auditor
Work Environment
Fully onsite, production floor presence required daily
1st shift (~6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, flexible)
Manufacturing environment with PPE requirements, noise, temperature variation, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Occasional weekends/overtime based on production or audit needs
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maria Ardon
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
A bit about us:
We're a growing specialty food manufacturer rooted in innovation, teamwork, and purpose. Our mission goes beyond great products, we're committed to building a strong workplace, contributing to our communities, and setting the standard for sustainable, responsible manufacturing.
Why join us?
Our current employee benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid life insurance, short - and long - term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Cell phone reimbursement and a gym/fitness reimbursement.
Job Details
Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager - (Madison, WI)
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to own and continuously improve the plant's food safety and quality systems. This is a floor-driven leadership role responsible for ensuring full compliance with FSSC 22000, FDA, GFSI standards, and customer requirements, while partnering closely with operations, R&D, procurement, and plant leadership.
What Will Make Someone Successful Here
- Leads from the floor, not the office
- Thrives in audit-heavy, regulated environments
- Can tighten systems while keeping production moving
- Is respected by operations because they solve problems-not just enforce rules
Full ownership of the Food Safety Management System (FSSC 22000)
Leadership of HACCP and Food Safety Teams, including recall readiness
Management and execution of all internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Continuous improvement of quality systems, SOPs, and compliance programs
Oversight of testing programs and data-driven quality improvements
Supplier and customer quality collaboration across procurement, R&D, and sales
Control of nonconforming, obsolete, and expiring materials
Batch record and production documentation review for compliance
Maintenance of certifications (Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Plant-Based, etc.)
Management of regulatory registrations (FDA, GFSI, state agencies)
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, or related field
5-10 years in food manufacturing quality leadership
Strong experience with GFSI systems (FSSC 22000 preferred), FDA compliance, and audits
Proven success leading plant-level quality or food safety programs
Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
Strong leadership presence on the production floor
Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
Spanish bilingual a plus (not required)
Certifications required or obtainable quickly:
PCQI
HACCP
Internal Auditor
Work Environment
Fully onsite, production floor presence required daily
1st shift (~6:30 AM - 3:30 PM, flexible)
Manufacturing environment with PPE requirements, noise, temperature variation, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Occasional weekends/overtime based on production or audit needs
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000