Quality Manager

Quality Manager

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States.

Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

We are looking for a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance programs within a manufacturing environment and ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and food/feed safety practices.

This position will report to the Plant Manager and will have direct responsibility for leading quality programs at the facility.

The Quality Manager will also provide leadership to the QA Technician and housekeeping team members.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality practices through our Quality Management System.

You will help implement new policies as regulations change, maintain existing quality processes, and ensure the facility continues to meet company and regulatory standards.

The Quality Manager will work closely with production and operations teams to provide coaching and training on quality standards, HACCP, GMPs, and other regulatory initiatives.

This position will also support continuous improvement efforts, lead root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to resolve quality-related issues.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead and manage quality assurance programs within the facility.


* Ensure the production of safe, high-quality animal feed in compliance with company and regulatory standards.


* Maintain and improve quality practices through the Quality Management System.


* Implement new quality policies and procedures as regulations and business needs change.


* Partner with production and operations teams to provide coaching and training on quality standards, HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.


* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve quality issues.


* Support continuous improvement projects related to quality, compliance, and operational performance.


* Manage customer complaints and partner with internal teams to identify and resolve quality concerns.


* Provide leadership and direction to direct reports, including QA and housekeeping team members.

Required Experience and Education:


* High School Diploma/GED


* 2+ years of progressive quality assurance experience in feed, food, agriculture, manufacturing, or a related operational environment.

Required Skills and Competencies:


* Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.


* Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and quality testing processes.


* Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and training skills.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills.


* Strong analytical p...