Quality Assurance Manager

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Little Chute, WI, USA
In-Office
103K-128K Annually
Mid level
Food • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages the food safety and quality assurance program, including HACCP, sanitation, validation, document control, supplier qualification, audits, regulatory compliance, corrective actions, and quality improvement. Leads QA functions, supervises teams, manages department budgets, and collaborates with sales, suppliers, customers, manufacturing, and distribution to maintain product safety and quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Type:Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.


At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.


Context to maximize your impact:
  • Salary range 006: $102,600 - $128,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions 
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities


Where you will drive value:

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager in Little Chute, WI.


The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for maintaining the Agropur's Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program including all planned and systematic activities within the quality system that are demonstrated to provide confidence that the product meets quality requirements. This position provides leadership related to various quality programs including, but not limited to, HACCP, sanitation, hygiene, validation, document control, document review, change management, supplier/vendor qualification and management, raw material specifications, internal auditing, pest control, etc.
  • Manage the formulation, implementation and maintenance of basic policies, plans, programs, standards and techniques necessary to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
  • Manage the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the degree to which Agropur's food safety/quality goals, objectives and standards are being met; utilizing the results in the effective management of QA activities and recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Interface with sales, suppliers, customers, manufacturing, and distribution to establish food safety and quality requirements on individual products and services based on customer need, the function of the product and its reliability, salability, and value.
  • Manage food safety and quality assurance functions to ensure that proposed and existing products and processes are reviewed to avoid or eliminate unnecessary food safety and quality issues; developing recommendations for improvements that increase product uniformity and reliability and improve characteristics to reduce field failures and complaints.
  • Ensure all operations comply with government and agency regulations; manage all audits with such agencies.
  • Responsible for providing a safe work environment.
  • Responsible for department budget and cost management activities.


What will enable you to have an impact:

  • Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management or related field.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  • Minimum three (3) years of quality assurance/control experience required; preferably in food processing/dairy production.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • HACCP Certification required.                             
  • PCQI Certification required.
  • SQF Certification required.
  • ASQ CMQ/OE Certification preferred.
  • CIS preferred.
  • Knowledge in business acumen, understanding of current and future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the organization, familiarity with the competition, and comprehension of how strategies work in marketplace.
  • High level of leadership skills including strategic thinking, fostering teamwork, cultivating relationships, and demonstrable experience leading teams through change.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.


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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Minimum three years of quality assurance or quality control experience
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • HACCP Certification
  • PCQI Certification
  • SQF Certification
  • ASQ CMQ/OE Certification
  • CIS certification
  • Knowledge of business strategy, policies, practices, trends, technology, competition, and marketplace dynamics
  • Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, teamwork, relationship building, and leading teams through change

Agropur Cooperative Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Agropur Cooperative and has not been reviewed or approved by Agropur Cooperative.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair and competitive for many production and unionized roles, with starting wages often viewed as strong for local markets. Feedback suggests compensation is a relative bright spot compared with other aspects of the workplace.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime opportunities, shift premiums, and double-time on some schedules are commonly cited as dependable ways to increase earnings. Heavy production demand creates consistent chances to boost take-home pay.
  • Affordable Benefits — Benefit plans are often described as affordable, paired with broad coverage such as health, dental, vision, and paid time off. Retirement options and assistance programs add perceived value for many employees.

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The Company
HQ: Longueuil
7,350 Employees
Year Founded: 1938

What We Do

Agropur is a leading North American dairy cooperative that processes milk into a wide range of products, including cheese, butter, and cream, for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors.

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