• Quality Assurance Manager

    Actalent (Madison, WI)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

    Job Description

    The Quality Assurance Manager will lead Food Safety and Quality programs, ensuring that products are safe, compliant, and consistently high quality. This role will drive SQF certification, regulatory compliance with FDA and DATCP, and adherence to various customer and certification standards, including USDA Organic, OU Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Rainforest Alliance. The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the CAPA process and foster continuous improvement. Additionally, this position involves mentoring and developing a team of Quality professionals and overseeing the Sanitation team.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and manage the Food Safety and Quality programs to ensure high-quality, compliant products.

    + Drive SQF certification and maintain regulatory compliance with FDA and DATCP standards.

    + Ensure adherence to customer and certification standards like USDA Organic, OU Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Rainforest Alliance.

    + Oversee the CAPA process and promote continuous improvement.

    + Mentor and develop the Quality team, including 5 Quality Technicians, a Quality and Compliance Specialist, and a Quality Supervisor.

    + Manage and oversee a team of 21 in Sanitation.

    + Work collaboratively with multiple departments to enhance quality culture and operations.

    + Lead efforts to change the plant's quality culture and implement new operational practices.

    Essential Skills

    + 8+ years of experience in the food industry.

    + 5+ years of leadership experience managing at least 3 individuals.

    + SQF practitioner license or ability to quickly recertify.

    + HACCP certification or ability to get certified immediately.

    + PCQI certification or ability to get certified immediately.

    + Strong management skills and ability to manage confrontations while maintaining a positive attitude.

    + Experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance.

    + Strong working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, PCQI, and food safety standards.

    + Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related life science.

    + Experience with metal detection or X-ray troubleshooting is a plus.

    + Experience in setting up new production lines is advantageous.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, dental, 401k, Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D, Short and long term disability.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.