Quality Assurance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mill Quality Assurance Manager provides leadership and direction for the food safety and food quality function and works closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Sales, Customer Service and Raw Corn Processing.
This position leads the site Quality Assurance resources to assure the on-going production of high quality and safe food products that comply with product design and meet or exceed customer expectations.
This position is responsible for implementing quality systems, assure effective change management and drive continuous process improvement.
Coaching and communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary for successful fulfillment of the position.
What you can expect at Didion: Respect, Appreciation, Flexibility, Trust A team environment where coworkers help each other succeed A great company culture Resources and support to maximize your skills through career-development Excellent work/life balance Reasonable overtime expectations, allowing you to take the time off you deserve Meaningful work that changes the lives of millions of people What's in it for you: Relocation support package! Generous PTO package! A strong compensation and benefits package with yearly opportunities for wage increases and bonus payouts.
Additional benefits like tuition reimbursement, paid training, work gear reimbursement, paid maternity/paternity leave, and a 5% match on 401K contributions and MORE! Location, location, location! Being near Madison, Wisconsin can offer rural country landscapes, suburban shopping, and even city living if that is what you desire.
What we expect from you: At Didion, our Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life.
Our values allow us to support our team (that's you), deliver exceptional product to our customers, and grow our business so we can continue making a difference.
Safe: Promise not to take any action that you consider unsafe.
Promise to address anyone performing an unsafe act.
Promise to stop what you're doing if addressed by someone for performing an unsafe act and resolve the concern.
Smart: Use skills and resources available to make important decisions and handle situations as they arise.
Set attainable personal goals to support the overall goals of the company.
Hungry: Outside of the box thinking to problem solve and improve processes.
A desire to improve, learn and engage.
Humble: Listen to your team and ask for support when you need it.
Acknowledge and appreciate the hard work everyone puts in to achieve our shared success.
Team: Show up with a collaborative, supportive and respectful mindset.
Honor your commitments and hold yourself accountable for your actions and performance.
REQUIREMENTS to help ensure success include: To qualify for this position, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the desired job outcomes.
Specific requirements include: Bachelor's degree in food science, milling science, chemistry, bacteriology or biology from a four-year college or university.
A minimum of five years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance with a minimum of two years of experience in supervisory/management is required.
Experience with multiple manufacturing processes, including dry processing, preferred.
Knowledgeable of the GFSI food safety schemes (FSSC, SQF, BRC or IFS).
General knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and CFRs pertaining to food manufacturing.
Essential personal attributes include professional, ethical, passionate, participative and inclusive leadership style, strong communication skills, creative and solutions-oriented.
Must be skilled at solving practical problems and dealing with variables.
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
Didion Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position.
Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.