Quality Manager - Food Manufacturer | Chicago, IL

Our client is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead the quality team at their food manufacturing facility in Schiller Park. The ideal candidate will enhance an already well-established department by championing continuous improvement initiatives, increasing operational efficiency, and effectively managing SQF audit readiness and execution.

Client Details

At our client's company, flavor is just the beginning. Celebrated for their crave-worthy sweet and salty snacks, they operate with a clear belief: exceptional taste starts with exceptional people.

Since day one, their commitment to quality has been unwavering-crafting satisfying snacks with premium ingredients, time-honored recipes, and bold, creative innovation.

But their dedication extends well beyond the product. The company fosters a people-first culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and individual growth. Employees are supported through a strong emphasis on work-life balance, open communication, and meaningful career development-making them feel truly valued and part of a close-knit team.

This family-oriented spirit touches every aspect of the business-from community involvement to daily operations-guided by integrity, empathy, and a unified vision for the future.

As the company continues to grow, so do the opportunities-for employees, for innovation, and for snack enthusiasts everywhere. Because here, sweet and salty isn't just a flavor profile-it's a culture of connection, care, and the shared joy of something delicious.

Description

• Quality Control Oversight: Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes to ensure that all meat products meet or exceed regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA) and company-specific policies, overseeing audits and certifications to maintain product integrity and safety.
• Team Leadership: Lead and train a team of quality assurance specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance standards within the production environment.
• Inspection & Testing: Conduct regular inspections, testing, and sensory evaluations of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to identify and resolve any quality issues.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and troubleshoot product defects or deviations, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to mitigate future occurrences.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of raw materials and components, conducting audits and assessments as necessary.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of quality control activities, test results, audits, and corrective actions, preparing regular reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance overall product quality through data analysis and performance metrics.
• Customer Interaction: Handle customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with the customer service team to address issues and implement solutions.
• Health & Safety: Promote and enforce workplace health and safety standards, ensuring that all staff adhere to safety protocols during the production and handling of meat products.

Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit!

Profile

• 3+ years of managerial experience within Food Manufacturing
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• SQF, HACCP Experience
• Other qualifications listed in the key responsibilties
• Sponsorship not provided

Job Offer

• Compensation up to $100,000
• Monthly and Annual Bonuses!
• 3 weeks PTO
• Company covers 100% of premium on dental and vision
• Company covers 90% of premium on medical
• 401K match
• Others upon request!

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