QMS Manager

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Temporary QMS Manager to support quality systems, regulatory compliance, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will play a key part in maintaining quality management processes, supporting supplier and customer quality programs, managing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across multiple functions to drive operational excellence.



Key Details

Compensation: 50hr - 60hr

Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

Location: Remote (U.S.) or Hybrid in Evanston

Work Model: Fully Remote



What's the job?

• Support quality management system (QMS) activities and maintain quality documentation and records
  
  
• Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives and audit readiness efforts
  
  
• Manage supplier quality documentation, certifications, and compliance records
  
  
• Support customer quality programs, including portal updates and documentation requests
  
  
• Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues and support corrective and preventive action programs
  
  
• Conduct root cause analysis and track quality trends and performance metrics
  
  
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures and quality system documentation
  
  
• Support food safety and quality programs through ongoing monitoring and reporting
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
  
  
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives

What's needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related scientific field
  
  
• 3+ years of experience in quality, food safety, regulatory, or technical roles within food manufacturing, food ingredients, dairy, or consumer packaged goods environments
  
  
• Experience with HACCP, FSMA, FSVP, and Quality Management Systems
  
  
• Strong understanding of specification management and document control processes
  
  
• Experience supporting supplier quality and customer quality programs
  
  
• Knowledge of audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and food safety programs
  
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  
  
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  
• Experience with microbiology, sensory evaluation, or food safety systems is a plus

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support critical quality and food safety initiatives within a growing organization
  
  
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy
  
  
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and quality systems management
  
  
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  
  
• High-impact role with visibility across quality, operations, and leadership teams

Thank you
Nick Roche
LaSalle Network


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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.


LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here


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