Manager of Quality

Are you a quality leader passionate about food safety and continuous improvement? Join our team as the Manager of Quality Assurance for our New York and Wisconsin manufacturing plants. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll oversee all quality assurance and control activities, lead audits, drive cross-functional collaboration, and guide a dedicated team of QA/QC professionals—instilling a “quality always” mindset throughout the organization.

What We Ask

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of manager experience in a food manufacturing role.
• Proven leadership and team development experience in a managerial capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• We offer great work-life balance and a competitive salary & benefits package
• Exceptional support of cross-disciplinary team to broaden your knowledge
• A friendly working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners
• Trust to create long term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world
  
  
  

Vacancy Description

This role will be responsible for the following in our Delhi, New York, and Darlington & Turtle Lake, Wisconsin manufacturing plants.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Implement and maintain food safety programs (HACCP, BRC, SQF, FSMA).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA).
• Uphold GMPs and sanitation SOPs across operations.
  
  
  

Quality Leadership & Management

• Develop and manage QA/QC protocols and inspection standards.
• Analyze production data, investigate deviations, and lead CAPAs.
• Lead internal, third-party, and regulatory audits.
  
  
  

Team Development & Training

• Supervise and develop QA staff including technicians, auditors, and supervisors.
• Deliver training programs on food safety and continuous improvement.
• Support personnel processes (e.g., payroll, scheduling).
  
  
  

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with cross-functional teams (production, R&D, supply chain) to embed quality in all stages.
• Monitor supplier and raw material quality.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights.
  
  
  

Crisis & Recall Readiness

• Lead recall readiness planning and manage responses to quality/safety incidents.
• Serve as a key player in the crisis management team.
  
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Clear sense of direction and ability to align teams with business priorities.
• Demonstrated success in resource and change management.
• Passion for continuous improvement and empowering others.
• Uphold values of respect, ambition, and teamwork.
  
  
  

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is a leader in proteins and prebiotics, providing innovative, nutritious ingredients to address health and well-being challenges worldwide. Its drive is to get the right ingredients to customers - so they can create highly nutritious and specialised applications that help their consumers get the most out of life, always.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients operates globally across the Early Life Nutrition, Active, Performance, Medical and Cell Nutrition market segments. The company has regional sales offices in the Netherlands, the United States, Singapore, China and Brazil. It reported combined sales of €1.45 billion in 2023. For additional information, please visit: www.frieslandcampinaingredients.com .

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of a team where quality comes first—apply now and bring your expertise to a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

The salary for this position is anticipated to range between $150,000 to $190,000 annually. Pay is based on qualifications necessary for the position, including years of work experience, education/training, and other considerations permissible by law.

Relocation assistance may be offered based on the location of the candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.