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Quality Manager

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Quality Manager will ensure safe animal feed is produced in a manufacturing environment. This position will also support our Commerce City, CO plant one day per week. Our QA practices are housed in our QMS (Quality Management System). Following these practices, you will be able to implement new policies as regulations change as well as maintain existing practices. You will also interact with the production staff, providing coaching and training on quality standards, HACCP, and other regulatory initiatives. You will also lead continuous improvement projects and also provide root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues.

Experience-Education (Required):

High School Diploma/GED
2+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance in feed, food or related fields of operation

Competencies-Skills (Required):

Knowledge of regulatory requirements to include HACCP, GMP's.
Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
Possess integrity in products, processes, and relationships.
Strong communication/interpersonal/training/coaching skills
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Analytical problem solving/root cause analysis .
Ability to be insightful and act strategically and also tactically.
Ability to handle customer complaints.

Experience-Education (Preferred):

1+ years working a QA role within a manufacturing plant.
Bachelors Degree in Feed Science or related field

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):

Knowledge of FDA and other applicable regulatory agencies SOP's.

Salary: $77,000 - $115,920 depending on experience

As a full time employee, you will receive a wide range of benefits for you and your dependents:

3 medical plan choices including HSA plan options
Vision & dental plan
Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, caregiver leave and emergency leave
401(k) plan with company match and additional automatic contribution regardless of participation
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program focused on Physical, Financial and Emotional Health with opportunity for cash incentives

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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