Quality Manager – Great Culture with a Growing Company!

Quality Manager – Great Culture with a Growing Company! Location: Madison, WI Base Salary: $80,000-$90,000Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, 401k (4% match), Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full-Time; 40 hours Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Flexible) Start Date: ASAPSponsorship is not available Quality Manager (food manufacturing/industry exp. req.) Description  Our client is seeking a Quality Manager to lead their food safety and quality systems in Madison, WI. With consistent double-digit growth year-over-year, this role offers stability as well as long-term impact to maintain and enhance quality systems. You will oversee a team of five and spend roughly half of your time on the production floor, making this a hands-on role where you help drive initiatives forward. This position balances tactical execution with strategic influence, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy both day-to-day problem solving and long-term process development. Whether you have leadership experience or are looking to take the next step in your career, this is a great opportunity to lead quality and regulatory with a company focused on growth and collaboration.  Quality Manager (food manufacturing/industry exp. req.) Responsibilities •    Oversee quality management team (5) and execute department initiatives •    Lead Food Safety and Quality Systems including HACCP and recall readiness•    Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor daily•    Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality processes •    Oversee all audits and ensure ongoing compliance.•    Manage testing programs and use data to drive improvements•    Support supplier and customer quality requirements across teams •    Control inventory of expiring, obsolete, or nonconforming materials•    Provide technical support, including root cause analysis •    Review batch records and documentation for compliance •    Maintain certifications and licenses  Quality Manager (food manufacturing/industry exp. req.) Qualifications •    5+ years of quality experience in food manufacturing or food safety•    Strong expertise in root cause analysis and CAPA implementation•    Proven experience supporting audits (customer, regulatory, or certification)•    Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) •    Able and willing to work onsite daily required