The Plant Quality Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the in-house lab at an Integrated Proteins facility. These duties include verifying data entry into the Lab Data Sheet; monitoring employee adherence to lab procedures and company policies; communicating Quality Control objectives to the technicians; and ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act and current Good Manufacturing practices related to Safe Quality Foods. Responsibilities: • Supervise day-to-day operations of the quality leads and technicians • Assist in hiring and (re)training quality personnel • Assist in evaluating employee performance • Address and resolve team conflicts • Approve and assist in covering PTO • Oversee lab equipment maintenance and calibration • Create and maintain lab budget with assistance of lead technicians • Oversee retain program on site & conduct 3rd party testing as directed • Monitor shared lab email inbox and make sure all emails are responded to in a timely manner • Participate in monitoring Quality shared email inbox during off-hours to make rejection determinations in a timely manner • Review documentation to ensure adherence to quality system • Perform internal audits of quality system, including but not limited to crisis management and recall • Assist Corporate Quality with 3rd party audits and inspections • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • College degree (Biology or Chemistry preferred) • 3+ years management experience • Proficiency with Office 365 (primarily Excel, SharePoint, Outlook) • SQF Practitioner (or trained within 1st year) • PCQI Animal Feed (or trained within 1st year) • HACCP certified or equivalent knowledge of food safety and quality • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to manage multiple projects independently • Clear verbal communicator Physical Requirements • Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, walk, reach, squat, push, pull, and climb stairs for extended periods of time • Must be able to work from elevated surfaces and/or in confined spaces for extended periods of time • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Compensation: $75,000

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the quality leads and technicians • Assist in hiring and (re)training quality personnel • Assist in evaluating employee performance • Address and resolve team conflicts • Approve and assist in covering PTO • Oversee lab equipment maintenance and calibration • Create and maintain lab budget with assistance of lead technicians • Oversee retain program on site & conduct 3rd party testing as directed    • Monitor shared lab email inbox and make sure all emails are responded to in a timely manner  • Participate in monitoring Quality shared email inbox during off-hours to make rejection determinations in a timely manner  • Review documentation to ensure adherence to quality system • Perform internal audits of quality system, including but not limited to crisis management and recall • Assist Corporate Quality with 3rd party audits and inspections   • Other duties as assigned