Assistant Manager, Plant Quality & Lab Services

Assistant Manager, Plant Quality & Lab Services

Job Category
:
Quality

Requisition Number
: ASSIS
006473

Posted :
January 15, 2026

Full-Time

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Brownsville
Dairy Road
Brownsville, WI 53006, USA

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first  complement our industry‑leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state‑of‑the‑art corporate headquarters,

• Low-cost onsite health clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid Paternal Leave.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 11:30AM-8:00PM (Onsite)

Job Summary

Step into a leadership role that shapes the quality and safety of every product leaving our Brownsville Facility  the Assistant Manager, Plant Quality & Lab Services, you’ll oversee the lab team, elevate testing accuracy and efficiency, and champion the systems that keep our products, and our people, safe. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact position where your expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and quality systems will drive continuous improvement across the facility.

If you’re energized by leading people, optimizing processes, and bringing scientific rigor to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this role offers the challenge and growth you’re looking for.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 Year Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry, Microbiology or other related discipline required. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of four (4) years lab experience required.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification for Human Food required.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with the ability to coach, develop, and guide laboratory or technical teams effectively.
• Working knowledge of chemistry, microbiology and physical testing of dairy and whey products.
• Knowledge of six sigma tools and processes.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMs).
• Strong microbiological, analytical and statistical skills.
• Project management courses and/or training.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of and good manufacturing practices; must possess a working knowledge of all laboratory testing involving milk, cheese and whey.

Preferred:

• Food and dairy industry experience preferred.
• Auditor Training
• HACCP Certification
• Root Cause Analysis Training
• ISO
  17025 Experience

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