Food Safety and Quality Manager (Wayland)

Treehouse Foods
Wayland, MI
Employee Type:
Full time

Location:
MI Wayland

Job Type:
Quality

Job Posting Title:
Food Safety and Quality Manager
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time. Guided by our values- Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
  • 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
  • Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
  • Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
  • An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
Job Description:
About the Role:
As the site Food Safety and Quality Manager, you will oversee and ensure the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) programs for the Wayland, MI, site, a manufacturer of Private Non-Dairy Creamer products. This role upholds product quality, food safety, and sanitation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
  • Oversee, implement, and maintain QA programs, including Formula Control, Allergen Control, Non-Conforming Products, Recalls, Food Safety Plans, and pest control systems.
  • Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sanitation programs for daily and periodic cleaning of the facility.
  • Define and enforce best laboratory practices and quality policies.
  • Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal sanitation regulations.
  • Collaborate with R&D to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness, support product changes, and oversee plant testing.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop quality and sanitation leaders/supervisors in addition to providing quality and food safety training for employees at all levels.
  • Conduct quality and sanitation audits and summarize technical data to identify trends and corrective actions as well as, support quality systems and initiatives.
  • Serve as the plant's liaison for regulatory authorities, including USDA, FDA, and third-party auditors.
Important Details:
  • The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $ 97,500 to $146,300 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in go od faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
  • This is a full-time, on-site role on our first shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.
You'll fit right in if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology, or a related field. SQF Practitioner certification and Food Defense Program leadership experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of sanitation practices, GMPs, FDA/USDA regulations, and third-party audits.
  • Hands-on experience with GFSI certification, CFR expectations, pre-operational inspections, and SPC systems.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills.
  • Experience in creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.
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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected]

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Posted 2026-04-14

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