Agropur · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager Quality Assurance
USA South Dakota Lake Norden
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expAgropur is a leading company in the food manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Senior Manager Quality Assurance to oversee the site’s quality operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product excellence and operational performance.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the plant’s comprehensive quality strategy, aligned with corporate objectives and industry standards
Oversee all QA/QC activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, and internal quality systems
Supervise and mentor Quality Managers and quality leadership teams, building capability, ownership, and consistency across the department
Monitor key quality KPIs, identify trends, and lead structured root‑cause analysis initiatives to drive continuous improvement
Manage the site’s quality budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation to support operations and regulatory requirements
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to support process reliability, cost‑saving initiatives, and new product introductions
Lead investigations related to deviations, escapes, or customer complaints, ensuring timely CAPA implementation and sustainable solutions
Act as the primary liaison during external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring the site remains in a state of audit readiness
Support site improvement projects, ensuring compliance, risk analysis, proper execution, and on‑time delivery
Participate in site leadership meetings and provide strategic recommendations to enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and product quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in quality management within food or manufacturing
Certifications required: HACCP, SQF Practitioner, or PCQI
Proven experience leading large teams and complex quality operations
Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and risk management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and regulatory bodies
High proficiency in quality management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated strategic mindset, leadership courage, and ability to drive sustainable improvements
Preferred
MBA
Six Sigma
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) up to 7% company contributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
Company
Agropur
Agropur cooperative is a Canadian dairy industry leader.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
La Caisse
2015-12-17Series Unknown· $300M
2014-12-18Series Unknown· $470M
Leadership Team
Brad Cashaw
Chief Operating Officer
Alex Nicholson
Buisness Partner - Process Transformation
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