Quality, Safety & Compliance Manager

Quality, Safety & Compliance Manager

Location: Rogers, MN
Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000

Position Overview

The Quality, Safety & Compliance Manager oversees all quality assurance, safety programs, and regulatory compliance within the organization. This role acts as a central connection point between departments, ensuring that safety standards, quality expectations, and SQF requirements are consistently met. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in managing quality systems within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Compliance

• Serve as the primary liaison between departments for safety, quality, and SQF policies.
• Oversee compliance with all SQF System Policies and Procedures.
• Manage inspection processes for incoming raw materials.
• Maintain compliance with all state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate pest control services.
• Work directly with Production teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Develop and deliver training for Production staff on quality metrics and standards.
• Train new Quality Department staff on quality processes and expectations.
• Manage roll returns of out-of-spec materials and issue RMAs to customers.
• Oversee in-house rejections and corrective actions.
• Track and report internal and external rejections.
• Communicate with customers regarding returns, specifications, and annual compliance certificates.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Monitor SOPs and work instructions related to packing, training, extrusion, and safety.
• Design, implement, and improve food safety policies, guidelines, and training programs.
• Lead monthly safety training meetings and safety committee activities.
• Report SQF concerns and KPIs to the CEO.

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with department managers to optimize workflows and support company growth.
• Uphold company values and maintain high moral and ethical standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications
Required
•     Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•     Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
•     Must be HACCP and SQF certified or willing to obtain certification.
•     Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
•     Ability to work collaboratively and complete assigned tasks independently.
•     Proficiency with computers and standard software programs.
•     Experience managing quality department team members.
•     Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume, continuous-process manufacturing environment.
•     3+ years of experience in quality assurance and safety management.

Physical Requirements
•     Ability to sit, stand, and walk for more than 90% of the workday.Qualifications
Required
•     Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•     Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
•     Must be HACCP and SQF certified or willing to obtain certification.
•     Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
•     Ability to work collaboratively and complete assigned tasks independently.
•     Proficiency with computers and standard software programs.
•     Experience managing quality department team members.
•     Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume, continuous-process manufacturing environment.
•     3+ years of experience in quality assurance and safety management.

Physical Requirements
•     Ability to sit, stand, and walk for more than 90% of the workday.