Quality Assurance Manager

HiFyve is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager in the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry in Winthrop, MN!

Salary: $80,000-$100,000/year (DOE)

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Winthrop, MN

Benefits: Full benefits package

About the Role

This role leads plant quality, food safety, laboratory, sanitation, and regulatory compliance programs while partnering with operations to drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, product quality, and customer satisfaction in a food manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

Lead plant quality assurance, food safety, laboratory, sanitation, and regulatory compliance programs
Maintain compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal food safety regulations
Ensure audit readiness and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
Manage food safety, quality, environmental monitoring, pest control, and change control programs
Lead investigations of non-conformances, customer complaints, and food safety incidents, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
Oversee hold and release programs, product disposition decisions, and quality documentation reviews
Track, analyze, and report plant quality KPIs and identify trends for continuous improvement
Partner with operations to ensure compliance with specifications, manufacturing instructions, and preventive maintenance programs
Support capital projects, budgeting activities, and quality improvement initiatives
Provide food safety, FSMA, GMP, and regulatory compliance training to plant personnel
Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues, complaints, and inquiries
Manage laboratory testing programs, analytical activities, and external lab coordination
Oversee environmental monitoring programs and ensure corrective actions are implemented when needed
Maintain and improve quality management systems, SSOPs, work instructions, and controlled documents
Collaborate with R&D on new product launches and reformulations to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop quality team members while conducting performance management activities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
5+ years of quality assurance experience within food, beverage, dairy, or related manufacturing environments
Leadership or supervisory experience within quality, food safety, or laboratory operations
Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety systems, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
PCQI, HACCP, and/or SQF Practitioner certifications preferred
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to travel up to 15% as needed

If you are interested, please apply!