Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Agropur is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist in Weyauwega, WI. The specialist oversees and executes quality assurance and food safety programs at plant level, making sure production processes meet quality standards, working with cross-functional teams to fix quality issues, and helping drive continuous improvement, employee training and audit readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems, including HACCP, GMPs, GLPs and food safety protocols
• Coordinate routine audits and verifications of quality and food safety practices
• Analyze quality data (KPIs, test results) to spot trends and implement corrective actions
• Work with production teams to resolve non-conformities and verify CAPA effectiveness
• Coordinate supplier and customer complaint investigations
• Oversee product and environmental sampling programs
• Develop and deliver training on quality and food safety requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audit readiness
• Assist in, and may lead, regulatory and third-party audits and corrective action plans
• Monitor pre-requisite programs such as pest control, sanitation, incoming materials and allergen management
• Update SOPs, testing procedures and documentation with the QA, R&D, maintenance, production and supply chain teams
• Ensure timely quality hold/release of raw materials and finished products
• Compile information and submit Corrective Action Reports (CARs) when supplier complaints arise

Required profile

• Associate's degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, GLPs and regulatory compliance required
• HACCP certification preferred; SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification preferred

What we offer

• Salary range of $69,500 - $86,900, depending on skills, education, training and experience
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 7% company contribution
• 3 weeks paid time off, paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and advancement opportunities