{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality & Production Manager","description":"Our client is one of America’s premier agribusiness and dairy food companies and is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With annual sales of over $19B, they are one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, they today operate some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production, including Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, and others.
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\nAs Quality Production Supervisor, the right candidate will have the opportunity to be the leader of all quality and manufacturing programs, ensuring animal feed safety. You will utilize in-house QMS systems and be able to implement your won policies as regulations change.
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\nLocation: Union Center, WI
\nHours of Operation: Day Shift Hours
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\nWhat You GET TO DO in this role:\n

Be the head of all manufacturing and quality programs at Union Center Plant.
Report Directly to Plant Manager while leading one direct report who will support your mission.
Interact and Collaborate with production staff to provide coaching, training, quality standards and regulatory initiatives.
Lead projects towards continuous improvement to Operation Leadership and occasionally and fairly resolve issues and perform swift and corrective action toward non-compliance.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (HACCP, GMP's).
Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships.
Interpersonal/training/coaching skills
Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis.
Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically.
Customer Facing Experience

\nWhat you NEED to SUCCEED in this exciting opportunity:\n\n

Bachelor's Degree in Feed Science, Manufacturing, or Business and 2+ years of Quality experience in a feed plant OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of Quality leadership experience
Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a regulatory manufacturing environment.
Good collaborative and communication skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proven ability to enforce, create, or improve regulatory and quality programs
Be a LEADER that attracts, retains and develops the BEST production team under your direction that empowers, engages, and inspires employees.

\nWhat’s In It FOR YOU at this Award Winning Company:\n\n

Access to top technical and professional knowledge, certifications that help you grow with the company.
Corporate Level Growth Opportunities and Recognition
Support the Co-Op and lead one of the most Unique Granular Packaging Plants in Animal Feed
Inspire and Motivate a High-Performing plant team, report directly to the Plant Manager, and utilize one direct report.
Great Benefits and Offerings and Employee Wellness Programs
Winning Company Culture that fosters Growth and Promotes from Within!

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