Process Control Manager

Process Control ManagerLocation: Greater Madison, WI areaCompensation: $125,000 - $145,000A dairy product manufacturer in southern Wisconsin is hiring a Process Control Manager to improve consistency, efficiency, and process discipline across plant operations.This role is a fit for someone who can own process control strategy, work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering, and drive measurable improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. Dairy or cheese experience will carry real weight.What you'll doLead process control and standardization efforts across production Monitor plant performance, identify variation, and drive corrective action Partner with QA, operations, maintenance, and engineering on process issues Support validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement work Help strengthen compliance with food safety and quality standards Train and mentor plant teams on process discipline and best practices What we're looking forBachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field 5+ years in process control, operations, or quality within food manufacturing Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and process improvement tools Experience with automation, SPC, and manufacturing systems such as ERP or MES Dairy or cheese manufacturing experience strongly preferred Onsite leadership presence in a plant environment This is not a passive reporting role. It needs someone who can see process problems early, work across functions, and improve how the plant runs.