Quality Manager-New Ulm, MN.

Quality Manager

Location: New Ulm, MN, US

Are you a quality-driven leader passionate about food safety, compliance, and operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Quality Leader to champion our site"s Quality and Food Safety programs and make a lasting impact on customer satisfaction and business performance.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will lead the site Quality team and oversee the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, policies, and procedures. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations while driving a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Partnering closely with site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will execute regional and global quality strategies, elevate quality performance, and promote best practices across operations. This is a unique opportunity to influence key business outcomes by balancing customer satisfaction, product integrity, regulatory compliance, and cost of quality while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities

• Quality Planning & Culture: Develop and implement the Quality Plan. Promote a strong Quality Culture across the organization. Drive excellence in customer satisfaction.
• Quality Systems & Compliance: Ensure systems like QMS, FSSC22000, RSPO, and GMP are in place and maintained. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Team Leadership & Development: Train and mentor quality team members. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning. Be a leader on site - work closely with your cross-functional peers to achieve goals for the site, region, and our global business unit team.
• Auditing & Continuous Improvement: Conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance and identify improvements. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Supplier & Customer Quality: Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality standards and resolve issues. Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions to ensure satisfaction.
• Product Specifications & Quality Control: Define and maintain product specifications to ensure food safety and quality. Ensure all products are safe, compliant, and meet or exceed quality standards. Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior management. Highlight key metrics and areas for improvement.
• Budget & Project Support: Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for Quality Control and Assurance. Support and approve quality aspects during project planning and execution.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Minimum Bachelor of science in food science, food engineering, and / or Chemistry, quality management.
• 5+ years of experience in applicable industry e.g., Food, Ingredient, Chemical Pharma
• 5+ years experience people leadership, leading diverse and cross-functional teams
• Proficient in local language to the plant of responsibility and fluency in English required
• Experience with leading ISO standards (FSSC,9001) and other standards such as Organic, RSPO, Halal and Kosher

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary range: $130,000-$150,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.