Quality Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Quality Manager jobs in Minnesota are consistently in demand, with concentrated hiring across medical device manufacturing, food and beverage production, and precision industrial sectors that anchor the state's economy. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of openings, with Rochester and Duluth also active, and employers like Medtronic, General Mills, and 3M representing the kind of sustained, long-cycle hiring that keeps the market steady. The most sought-after specialties are quality systems management in medical device regulation, supplier quality engineering, and food safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Quality, Food Safety & Sanitation Program Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory, and Sanitation activities associated with the implementation of new processing technology across multiple dairy manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the primary quality and regulatory representative for a multi-year capital project, partnering with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Manufacturing, and external regulatory agencies to ensure new equipment, processes, and products are designed, validated, and launched in compliance with food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position is accountable for developing and implementing quality systems, sanitation programs, regulatory compliance strategies, environmental monitoring requirements, testing programs, and customer readiness processes necessary to successfully commission and commercialize new manufacturing capabilities.
This role can be based in Arden Hills, MN (preferred) or Virtual.
Key Focus Areas:
- Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Leadership - Strong Collaboration and Partnership with other key members of the quality team
- Quality and Food Safety Systems Development and Implementation
- Regulatory and Customer Readiness
- Laboratory and Testing Plan Development
- Support of Hygienic Design, Commissioning, and Validations of all new equipment and processes.
- Support Master Sanitation Implementation and Training
- Training, Education, and Team Building
- Large focus on details, communication, and reporting to senior leadership in order to streamline decision making and maintenance of timelines. Must be highly meticulous, precise and analytical.
- Others as required by business needs
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 7+years of experience in dairy, food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience implementing quality systems in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of: HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring Programs, Sanitary/Hygienic Design. Regulatory inspections and compliance, Dairy manufacturing operations, demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience with major capital projects, plant expansions, or new facility start-ups. PCQI certification.
- Experience supporting FDA and state regulatory inspections.
- Experience with laboratory setup and analytical testing programs.
- Knowledge of dry dairy processing and milk powder manufacturing along with butter processing and manufacturing.
Travel and Other Requirements: This role will have approximately 50-70% travel. Travel will be highly dictated by project type, project location(s), and timeline demand. Travel will be fully in the US. Some working hours may be during off shifts depending on timeline demand and project deliverables. Candidate will need to be flexible in working hours and travel. This role will have a working environment that is a mix of office setting, manufacturing environment, and construction environment - associate must be comfortable in all these settings.
Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040 . In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
The Quality, Food Safety & Sanitation Program Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory, and Sanitation activities associated with the implementation of new processing technology across multiple dairy manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the primary quality and regulatory representative for a multi-year capital project, partnering with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Manufacturing, and external regulatory agencies to ensure new equipment, processes, and products are designed, validated, and launched in compliance with food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position is accountable for developing and implementing quality systems, sanitation programs, regulatory compliance strategies, environmental monitoring requirements, testing programs, and customer readiness processes necessary to successfully commission and commercialize new manufacturing capabilities.
This role can be based in Arden Hills, MN (preferred) or Virtual.
Key Focus Areas:
- Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Leadership - Strong Collaboration and Partnership with other key members of the quality team
- Quality and Food Safety Systems Development and Implementation
- Regulatory and Customer Readiness
- Laboratory and Testing Plan Development
- Support of Hygienic Design, Commissioning, and Validations of all new equipment and processes.
- Support Master Sanitation Implementation and Training
- Training, Education, and Team Building
- Large focus on details, communication, and reporting to senior leadership in order to streamline decision making and maintenance of timelines. Must be highly meticulous, precise and analytical.
- Others as required by business needs
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 7+years of experience in dairy, food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience implementing quality systems in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of: HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring Programs, Sanitary/Hygienic Design. Regulatory inspections and compliance, Dairy manufacturing operations, demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience with major capital projects, plant expansions, or new facility start-ups. PCQI certification.
- Experience supporting FDA and state regulatory inspections.
- Experience with laboratory setup and analytical testing programs.
- Knowledge of dry dairy processing and milk powder manufacturing along with butter processing and manufacturing.
Travel and Other Requirements: This role will have approximately 50-70% travel. Travel will be highly dictated by project type, project location(s), and timeline demand. Travel will be fully in the US. Some working hours may be during off shifts depending on timeline demand and project deliverables. Candidate will need to be flexible in working hours and travel. This role will have a working environment that is a mix of office setting, manufacturing environment, and construction environment - associate must be comfortable in all these settings.
Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040 . In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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Quality Manager Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related technical field
- Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred
- Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485 in a Minnesota medical device environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, or FSMA standards for food and beverage roles
- Proficiency with root cause analysis methods such as 8D, FMEA, and corrective action systems
- Minimum five years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Quality Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Minnesota?
Most quality manager roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related science, followed by progressive quality experience in a regulated industry. Minnesota does not issue a state-specific quality manager license, but the American Society for Quality Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential is widely expected by employers here, particularly in the large medical device and food manufacturing sectors that dominate the state's hiring.
How much do quality managers make in Minnesota?
Quality managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $123,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,020 for the lowest 10% to over $218,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota quality manager roles are posted by Balchem, civil, and Land O'Lakes and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of medical device manufacturers, Fortune 500 food companies, and precision industrial firms means quality manager hiring is distributed across both large headquarters operations and their regional supplier networks.
Which Minnesota cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Minnesota hold the most quality manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro dominates because it is home to the headquarters and major manufacturing campuses of companies like Medtronic, 3M, and General Mills, while Rochester's medical device and healthcare cluster and Duluth's industrial base generate steady demand in those markets as well.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality management is largely a hands-on discipline tied to production floors, supplier audits, and laboratory environments, so most roles require regular on-site presence. About 29% of quality manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in supplier quality oversight, quality systems documentation, and audit coordination rather than direct manufacturing operations.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician, quality inspector, or quality coordinator role at one of Minnesota's major manufacturers, where you build hands-on regulatory experience before moving into management. Large employers like Medtronic and General Mills run structured development programs that advance technical contributors into quality leadership. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and gaining familiarity with ISO or HACCP systems early signals seriousness to Minnesota hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across the medical device, food manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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