Manager, QA - PV

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our Quality Assurance Manager offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity to be responsible for the management of the quality control functions and quality control personnel. You will also be responsible to carry out the policies of Lakeside Foods to produce a high-quality product consistent with customer specifications and government regulations.

What You'll Get:

Pay Range

• $74,700 - $98,175 annually based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Retirement planning including Profit Sharingand 401(k) match

Additional

• Stable work environment with a growing company

• Flexible schedules during the off-season (November - May)
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You'll Do:

• Ensure all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as Lakeside Foods Policy and Procedures related to food safety and quality are followed at all times.
• Ensure the proper application of 21 CFR 113 for thermal processing of low acid canned foods including proper equipment, proper calibration for CCP monitoring equipment, proper application of the filed scheduled process, etc.
• Ensure updated and proper application of all SSOPs, bacteriological monitoring and investigation, and sanitation inspections.
• Ensure the maintenance of all quality control programs, procedures, documentation, and statistical records including X-Bar Charts.

What You'll Bring:

• A Food Science degree or Technical courses in Chemistry, Bacteriology or a related field.
• Three or more years of practical experience.
• A knowledge of vegetable canning/freezing is preferred.

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds-"big city" jobs, amenities in nearby cities... and the comfort and security of "small town living". If you love the outdoors, you'll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.

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Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

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