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Job Title: Quality ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to ensure our high standards of food safety and quality control. This role involves managing cleanliness standards, overseeing pre-operations team activities, and ensuring smooth production line operations. You will be responsible for conducting walk-through checks in cold storage, performing food safety and HACCP checks, and supporting our food safety program and training initiatives.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure cleanliness standards are met from the prior shift at the start of the day.

+ Oversee activities of the pre-operations team.

+ Monitor swab oversight and assist QA technicians.

+ Ensure production lines are running smoothly.

+ Conduct walk-through checks in cold storage.

+ Perform food safety and HACCP checks and training.

+ Participate in morning meetings and long-term projects.

+ Support food safety program and training initiatives.

+ Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

+ Work in a small lab, utilizing sterile techniques and preparing samples for outside labs.

+ Perform plating techniques and manage incubators.

Essential Skills

+ Quality assurance and quality control experience in a food facility.

+ A four-year degree in a relevant field.

+ HACCP knowledge and experience.

+ Leadership experience or potential.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Open to candidates with a Food Science degree who demonstrate leadership experience.

+ Ideal opportunity for individuals looking for the next step in their career.

+ Candidates with experience as QA technicians seeking promotion are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a team size of 40–50 people on site, with direct management of 1–2 individuals. The facility operates on a single shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., producing Salisbury sliced meat, liver meatballs, and plant-based meat products. The role provides a great opportunity for those seeking a leadership position, with mentorship and development support available from the current Operations Manager or a former Quality Manager.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.

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