Quality Manager - Ready to Eat
Meijer · Middlebury, IN 46540 - Manufacturing Complex North Main St
What the posting says
Each fact carries its state:Statedfound in the postingConflictstwo statements disagree, both quotedNot mentionedthe posting does not say
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day, on call
Onsite position with Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule.
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 5-10 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']
Not mentioned in this posting
“Not mentioned” means the posting does not say. It is not a no. You could ask the recruiter.
- PayNot mentioned
- The posting does not say
- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
- The posting does not say
Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
These are the employer’s words. The index does not judge whether you meet them.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistryrequired
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
from the posting - Quality leadership experience in food manufacturingrequired
5+ years of quality leadership experience in food manufacturing required.
from the posting - Food safety plansrequired
Strong knowledge of food safety plans, GMPs, sanitation systems, environmental monitoring, allergen controls, audit readiness, and quality management practices.
from the posting - HACCP certificationrequired
HACCP, PCQI, SQF, certifications required.
from the posting - PCQI certificationrequired
HACCP, PCQI, SQF, certifications required.
from the posting - SQF certificationrequired
HACCP, PCQI, SQF, certifications required.
from the posting - GMPs and sanitation systemsrequired
Strong knowledge of food safety plans, GMPs, sanitation systems, environmental monitoring, allergen controls, audit readiness, and quality management practices.
from the posting - Environmental monitoringrequired
Strong knowledge of food safety plans, GMPs, sanitation systems, environmental monitoring, allergen controls, audit readiness, and quality management practices.
from the posting - Allergen controlsrequired
Strong knowledge of food safety plans, GMPs, sanitation systems, environmental monitoring, allergen controls, audit readiness, and quality management practices.
from the posting - Internal audits and CAPArequired
Experience leading investigations, internal audits, CAPA, complaint management, traceability, recall readiness, and risk-based product disposition decisions.
from the posting - Complaint investigationsrequired
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations, including verification of critical controls, sanitation and hygienic design programs, traceability, recall readiness, complaint investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
from the posting - Recall readinessrequired
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations, including verification of critical controls, sanitation and hygienic design programs, traceability, recall readiness, complaint investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
from the posting - Leadership of cross-functional teamsrequired
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams, technical communication, data analysis, and the ability to influence operational performance.
from the posting - Technical communicationrequired
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams, technical communication, data analysis, and the ability to influence operational performance.
from the posting - Data analysisrequired
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams, technical communication, data analysis, and the ability to influence operational performance.
from the posting - Ready-to-eat, deli, or bakery operationspreferred
Progressive experience in food safety and quality within a manufacturing environment; experience in ready-to-eat, deli, bakery, or similar operations preferred.
from the posting - Regulated manufacturing environmentspreferred
Experience with regulated manufacturing environments, certification programs, laboratory oversight, and specialized process controls relevant to the facility preferred.
from the posting - Laboratory oversightpreferred
Experience with regulated manufacturing environments, certification programs, laboratory oversight, and specialized process controls relevant to the facility preferred.
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Reporting to the Director of Food Safety for Manufacturing, this role leads site food safety and quality programs for high-risk manufacturing operations. The position is responsible for maintaining regulatory, customer, and certification compliance; leading food safety plans and prerequisite programs; and partnering across operations, sanitation, maintenance, supply chain, and product development to ensure safe, legal, and high-quality products. This role serves as the primary site contact for inspections and audits and drives continuous improvement through effective quality systems, technical leadership, and risk-based decision making.Onsite position with Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule. On call as needed. Occasional travel.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead and continuously improve the site food safety and quality management system, including food safety plans, prerequisite programs, sanitation controls, environmental monitoring, document control, and records management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and third-party requirements; serve as the primary site contact for inspections, audits, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
- Primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and provide guidance to site leadership regarding implementation of regulatory compliance.
- Oversee product and material compliance activities, including specifications, labeling, packaging verification, process controls, testing, calibration, and disposition of nonconforming product.
- Provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations, including verification of critical controls, sanitation and hygienic design programs, traceability, recall readiness, complaint investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support product launches, process changes, shelf-life and validation activities, and risk-based quality decisions across multiple product categories and manufacturing systems.
- Lead internal audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, KPI reporting, site training, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen food safety culture and operational performance.
- Provide oversight for laboratory or external testing support, microbiological risk management, and specialized process controls relevant to the site's operations.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of quality leadership experience in food manufacturing required.
- Progressive experience in food safety and quality within a manufacturing environment; experience in ready-to-eat, deli, bakery, or similar operations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety plans, GMPs, sanitation systems, environmental monitoring, allergen controls, audit readiness, and quality management practices.
- Experience leading investigations, internal audits, CAPA, complaint management, traceability, recall readiness, and risk-based product disposition decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams, technical communication, data analysis, and the ability to influence operational performance.
- Experience with regulated manufacturing environments, certification programs, laboratory oversight, and specialized process controls relevant to the facility preferred.
- HACCP, PCQI, SQF, certifications required.
The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.