Plant Quality Manager

Summary Description

The Plant Quality Manager II reports to the Senior Quality Manager and provides support to the plant and leadership of a large, complex facility in maintaining and improving the quality systems as prescribed by corporate standards to ensure adherence to quality control and assurance. Duties involve management of food safety quality management systems, including change control, data collection and analysis, test methods & equipment, standard operating instructions, audits, manuals, and other routine quality systems areas.

The role also includes training plant personnel in quality processes, facilitating improvement teams, managing compliance to specifications, and serving as a member of the product safety team and QM pillar.

• Provide hands‑on management of the QMS elements in coordination with the Senior Quality Manager, including quality action plans, root cause analysis and corrective actions, supplier quality management, customer complaints, standard work, audit processes, standard procedures, test methods, change control and process controls.
• Generate data analysis and reports for all aspects of plant quality such as VOC, CARs, SCARs, COAs, on‑time and in‑full deliveries, SPC reporting, losses, product safety, internal, third‑party & customer audits, and change control processes.
• Assist in managing the food safety team and organizing its work, ensuring relevant training and education of food safety team members, and maintaining the food safety management system.
• Independently manage customer interactions related to product or service quality.
• Participate on teams and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including SPS QM pillar engagement and sub‑team activities.
• Identify, define, and promote awareness of customer requirements for the plant and participate in cross‑divisional teams or audits as needed.
• Serve as an active member of the plant leadership team to foster adherence to quality principles and goals.

• 4‑year degree in a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a manufacturing related role.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills.
• Proficiency in statistical software.
• Green belt certification.
• Leadership experience.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company paid and voluntary employee‑paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.