Quality Manager-Madison WI

Piper Companies is currently seeking an Quality Manager to support a global food safety, and quality company in Madison WI.

Responsibilities of the Quality Manager
• Develop, establish, and maintain all quality-related documents (Manuals, Procedures, Work Instructions, Charts, Guidelines).
• Prepare and conduct internal quality audit programs, ensuring adherence to quality documents, and generating corresponding reports.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the quality system, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Participate in the implementation of internal quality control programs and investigate quality failures, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the internal and external calibration program, establish control limits, and participate in audits.
• Organize management reviews and IQA meetings, conducting in-house training sessions on total quality management.
• Analyze and report on external proficiency program results, closing out non-conformances, and conducting follow-up audits.
• Cease specific analyses when evidence indicates the process is not in control and communicate resumption of work to relevant parties.
• Maintain knowledge of LIMS required for job responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications of the Quality Manager
• General knowledge of microbiology and chemistry, typically obtained from a related degree or job experience.
• Basic knowledge of food science for analyzing microbiological or chemical content of food samples.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory procedures and policies to develop and maintain quality control systems and training programs.
• General knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for accuracy of client data.
• Basic computer software skills and data entry proficiency for generating reports and calculating quality control results.
• Planning skills to ensure timely completion of analysis tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for report writing and collaboration on quality issues.
• Management experience, potentially leading a team of administrative staff.

Compensation for the Quality Manager
• Pay Rate: $75k-$85k depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Keywords: Quality Manager, Laboratory Quality Assurance, Internal Audits, Quality Control, Calibration, LIMS, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, SOP, Training, Communication, Management.

401K, PTO, LIMS