Sr Quality Specialist

About the role

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Sr Quality Specialist for its Manawa, WI facility, a leading manufacturer of dry blend products. The specialist supports and manages implementation of quality systems and compliance programs that uphold food safety, product quality, GFSI, customer, and regulatory standards across the enterprise. This role provides regulatory guidance, supports site audits, manages documentation, tracks regulatory activity, and supports quality systems, warehouse quality, and manufacturing sites during escalated situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Quality Assurance team and ensure scheduling needs are met.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to help resolve quality‑related problems.
• Manage manufacturing compliance documentation in alignment with federal, state, and internal standards.
• Assist with development, implementation, and revision of food safety and quality programs and policies.
• Provide regulatory and manufacturing compliance guidance on emerging issues and industry standards.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource in regulatory and GFSI compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, conducting desk and on‑site reviews as needed.
• Lead or support resolution of quality‑related issues, including customer complaints, product holds, and deviations.
• Oversee or contribute to training development, including quality and food safety training content and Learning Management System support.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Document Control, SPC, GFSI, HACCP, Preventive Controls, and other quality initiatives.
• Provide support to manufacturing sites, quality systems, and warehouse quality teams during escalated or special situations.
• Track and report quality systems and audit performance KPIs.
• Track regulatory activity and assist with management of import alerts and export documentation as needed.
• Support supplier compliance monitoring, specifications management, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 2+ years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment (required).
• PCQI, SQF Practitioner certification, and Food Defense Program leadership exposure (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality systems, and auditing practices (required).
• Demonstrated ability to draft, implement, and maintain training, procedures, and compliance documentation (required).
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and analytical skills (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (required).
• Experience with ERP systems (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – eligible from day one.
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting upon enrollment.
• Comprehensive paid time off: four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders invested in accelerated career growth, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and access to DevelopU with over 10,000 free courses.
• Inclusive working environment with Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.

Pay

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $76,200 – $114,200 USD. Placement within the range will consider competencies, education, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary merit award or bonus.

Schedule

Full‑time, onsite role on the first shift.

Location

Manawa, Wisconsin – Receiving & Building 30.