Quality Assurance Manager l Food Manufacturer

Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead their quality team for their food manufacturing facility in Chicago. Our client is looking for someone to help grow an already established department through continuous improvement initiatives to find more efficiencies.

Client Details

Our client is a leading food manufacturer in the meat space, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and innovative meat products. With decades of experience in the industry, they specialize in producing a wide range of premium meats that cater to both traditional and modern consumer tastes. Their product offerings include fresh cuts, processed meats, and ready-to-eat meals, all crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail.

With a focus on excellence, our client prioritizes sourcing the finest ingredients from trusted suppliers and utilizes state-of-the-art production methods to ensure consistent quality. They are dedicated to sustainable farming practices and animal welfare, ensuring that their products not only taste great but are responsibly produced.

Our client's dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has made them a trusted name in the industry, and they continue to lead the way in meeting the evolving needs of the global meat market. Whether for retail, food service, or private label, our client is committed to delivering products that exceed expectations and uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality.

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.

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 responsibilties

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
• Others upon request!

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