Quality Control Manager

The Quality Control Manager provides enterprise-level leadership for all quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures best-in-class product integrity, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and aligns quality systems with business objectives and customer expectations. As a key member of the leadership team, this individual partners cross-functionally to support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The position oversees food safety systems, audit readiness, preventive controls, laboratory operations, and crisis management while developing and mentoring a high-performing quality organization. Responsibilities Provide leadership for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance programs within a manufacturing or operational environment. Ensure product quality and integrity by maintaining effective systems that meet internal standards and customer expectations. Oversee quality and safety programs, including compliance frameworks, standard operating procedures, sanitation, and risk management processes. Lead audit readiness and manage internal, customer, and third-party audits to ensure adherence to applicable requirements and standards. Drive continuous improvement by establishing and monitoring performance metrics and implementing data-driven process enhancements. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, product development, and supply chain teams to support efficiency and quality integration. Serve as a customer-facing representative for quality-related matters, including issue resolution and escalation management. Oversee testing, validation, and data integrity processes to ensure accuracy and consistency of results. Develop and lead a high-performing team through effective coaching, mentorship, and performance management practices. Support the integration of quality systems into new products, processes, or operational changes. Contribute to risk management and incident response planning related to quality and compliance. Align quality and compliance initiatives with broader organizational goals and strategic priorities. Communicate effectively with leadership, providing updates, insights, and recommendations on performance and risks. Support multi-site operations and stakeholder engagement as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field. 5-8 years of multi-site quality leadership experience in manufacturing environments. Experience integrating quality systems into new product commercialization. Familiarity with FDA, USDA, and FSMA regulations. Experience in customer-facing quality leadership and crisis management. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Medical, dental, and vision coverage Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options) Voluntary life insurance and AD&D Short-term and long-term disability Health Savings Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time Off / Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr