Quality Manager - Food Manufacturer | Chicago, IL

Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality team at their food manufacturing facility in Chicago. They need a strong leader who can champion continuous improvement efforts and boost the efficiency of an already well-functioning department.

Client Details

Our client is a top-tier food manufacturer in the meat industry, renowned for producing high-quality, sustainable, and innovative products. Backed by decades of experience, they offer a wide array of premium meats-from fresh cuts to processed products and ready-to-eat meals-tailored to suit both traditional tastes and evolving consumer trends.

With a strong commitment to quality, they source premium ingredients from reliable partners and use advanced production techniques to ensure product consistency. Their dedication to sustainability and animal welfare underscores their mission to create responsibly made, flavorful foods.

Known for their innovation and customer-focused approach, our client has built a trusted name in the industry. Whether supplying retail, food service, or private label markets, they consistently uphold the highest standards in quality and food safety.

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
• Direct USDA Experience, Direct Meat Manufacturing Experience
• Other qualifications listed in the key responsibilities
• Sponsorship not provided

Job Offer

• Compensation up to $100,000
• Bonus around 5-10%
• 3 weeks PTO
• Company covers 100% of premium on dental and vision
• Company covers 90% of premium on medical
• 401K match

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